Humph lets rip with Lionel Hampton

Humph with Lionel Hampton

 

Rarities CD Released

HL Rarities Cover

This collection of 67 tracks covers the period from Humphrey Lyttelton's first Parlophone session in 1949 through to December 1958 - a nine year slice showing the evolution of the band during its most prolific period of record making and at the peak of its popularity.

You can order online here or, by mail order from: NMP, PO Box 2000, Rochester ME1 1TA           Tel: (UK) 01634 832 789 

Cat No: 50999 2 66159 2 9

 

 

Humph's last album.

Cornucopia 3 CoverCornucopia 3 is released at the end of this month. Humph was working on this album from his hospital bed and had hoped to complete the recording of his trumpet parts. The Cornucopia series was dear to Humph's heart. He oversaw all the tracks on the album, directing and fine tuning the dynamics and solos. While Humph can be heard on only two tracks, this remains very much, a Humphrey Lyttelton album. Tony Fisher completes the remaining tracks with K aren Sharp and Louise Fisher also guesting. We all feel Humph would have been very proud of this album.

 

Calligraph label now available for download.

We can announce that nearly all the releases from Humphs own Label, Calligraph, are now available to download. Please go to the Calligraph page and scroll down to select you albums for download. We will be simplifying the purchasing process of ALL Humphs CD's and downloads in the coming weeks. Please be aware that, due to Pinnacle Distribution going into administration, stock of Calligraph CD's, through our shop, is very limited.

 

Last Chorus

Last Chorus

 A new book entitled Last Chorus has just been released. Compiled and edited by Humph's son Stephen, it is a collection of his writings that include books, articles, letters and excerpts from personal diaries. Lavishly festooned with examples of Humph's cartoons, calligraphy and many previously unseen photos. As son Stephen says " Who better to tell his story at this time?  When I started to go through all this stuff I found myself laughing out loud and learning so much that, I had either forgotten or taken for granted. My father was many things to many people and it was clear from the wonderful tributes and messages that his loss was deeply felt by many. This book is for them" 

 



I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue Live (DVD)

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue Live on DVD

 Recorded over 2 legs of the 2007 sell out tour - the series' first ever live shows in it's 35 year history - I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue is as mad as always and even live you may still not be able to work out the elusive rules of Mornington Crescent! Join, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jeremy Hardy and pianist Colin Sell plus Humphrey Lyttelton, in one of his final performances, in an un-missable evening of inspired nonsense.

 

 



The Band plays on

The Humphrey Lyttelton Band continue to perform his music and arrangements.. Please check the concerts page for listings. 

HL Concert Programme

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