Lionel Hampton
American vibraphonist
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Lionel Leo Hampton was an American jazz vibraphonist, drummer, percussionist, and bandleader. Hampton worked with jazz musicians from Teddy Wilson, Benny Goodman, and Buddy Rich, to Charlie Parker, Charles Mingus, and Quincy Jones. Wikipedia
Born: April 20, 1908, Louisville, KY
Died: August 31, 2002 (age 94 years), New York, NY
Spouse: Gladys Neal Riddle (m. 1936–1971)
Genres: Pop, Jazz, and Indonesian Indie
Parents: Gertrudde Morgen-Hampton and Charles Edward Hampton
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Lionel Leo Hampton (April 20, 1908 – August 31, 2002) was an American jazz vibraphonist, drummer, percussionist, and bandleader. Hampton worked with jazz ...
Lionel Hampton was a talented jazz musician and bandleader known for his talents on the vibraphone, piano, and drums as well as for his outstanding ...
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Posted: Sep 10, 2007
Posted: Sep 10, 2007
A musical prodigy, Hampton wrote over 200 musical works and established two of his very own record label companies, which only further spiraled him into the ...