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Lionel Hampton

Active

1920s - 1990s

Born

April 20, 1908 in Louisville, KY

Died

August 31, 2002 in New York City, NY

Genre

Jazz Blues R&B

Styles

Big Band Swing Early R&B Jazz Instrument Mainstream Jazz Vibraphone/Marimba Jazz Early Jazz

Member Of

George Kawaguchi Big Two
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Lionel Hampton

Biography by Scott Yanow

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The legendary Hamp created the benchmarks for the vibraphone, playing for jazz aficianados and presidents into his 90s.
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Album Highlights

  • As Time Goes By
    Lionel Hampton
    As Time Goes By
  • Air Mail Special
    Lionel Hampton / Lionel …
    Air Mail Special
  • Hot Mallets
    Lionel Hampton
    Hot Mallets
  • Hamp & Getz
    Lionel Hampton / Stan G …
    Hamp & Getz
  • Newport Uproar
    Lionel Hampton / Lionel …
    Newport Uproar
  • Hamp: The Legendary Decca Recordings
    Lionel Hampton
    Hamp: The Legendary Dec …
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