The Chronological Classics: Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra 1951-1953

The Chronological Classics: Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra 1951-1953 is a compilation album by American jazz vibraphonist Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra, compiling recordings made between 1951 and 1953. The collection documents Hampton's blend of swing-era big band arrangements and smaller-group jazz performances centred on his vibraphone, illustrating the band's evolution in the early 1950s as jazz moved toward more modern styles.