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Lionel Leo Hampton (April 20, 1908 – August 31, 2002) was an American jazz vibraphonist, percussionist, and bandleader. He worked with jazz musicians from Teddy Wilson , Benny Goodman , and Buddy Rich , to Charlie Parker , Charles Mingus , and Quincy Jones .
Lionel Hampton (born April 20, 1908, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.—died August 31, 2002, New York, New York) was an American jazz musician and bandleader, known for the rhythmic vitality of his playing and his showmanship as a performer.
Watch Lionel Hampton and his band perform Flying Home Broadcast on American Television in 1957. Use this link to open my Jazz Giants library playlist. http://www.youtube.com/cp/vjVQa1PpcFN...
Aug 31, 2002 · Lionel Hampton is one of the most extraordinary musicians of the 20th century and his artistic achievements symbolize the impact that jazz music has had on our culture in the 21st century. He was born April 20, 1908 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Apr 30, 2024 · The Lionel Hampton Orchestra became known around the world for its tremendous energy, dazzling showmanship and first-class jazz musicianship. As a composer and arranger, Hampton wrote more than 200 works, including the jazz standards Flying Home, Evil Gal Blues, and Midnight Sun.
Sep 1, 2002 · Lionel Hampton, whose flamboyant mastery of the vibraphone made him one of the leading figures of the swing era, died yesterday morning at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan. He was 94.
Listen to the 75 greatest songs by the great Lionel Hampton !Check out our Jazz Classics playlist : http://bit.ly/2q1Ggyz ↓TRACKLIST↓1.
Featuring outstanding sidemen and soloists, as well as his own swinging vibe playing, 1988 NEA Jazz Master Lionel Hampton's bands during the 1940s and 1950s were among the most popular and most exciting in jazz.
Lionel Hampton spotlights a fiery hour-long concert from one of the most beloved bandleaders in jazz history.
May 22, 2015 · Vibraphonist Lionel Hampton (1908–2002) was one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz. He made the vibes a vital voice in the arsenal of jazz instruments, and gained ...
