Lionel Hampton
Bandleader, Musical Artist
1908 – 2002
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Who was Lionel Hampton?
Lionel Leo Hampton was an American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, bandleader and actor. Along with Red Norvo, Hampton was one of the first jazz vibraphone players. Hampton ranks among the great names in jazz history, having worked with a who's who of jazz musicians, from Benny Goodman and Buddy Rich to Charlie Parker and Quincy Jones. In 1992, he was inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.
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- Born
- Apr 20, 1908
Louisville - Also known as
- Lionel Leo Hampton
- Hampton, Lionel
- Hamp
- Mad Lionel
- Ethnicity
- African American
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- University of Southern California
- Lived in
- Birmingham
- Died
- Aug 31, 2002
New York City - Resting place
- Woodlawn Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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