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Slide Hampton

Bop-oriented jazz trombonist who worked with Lionel Hampton, Maynard Ferguson, and Woody Herman.
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Slide Hampton

Slide Hampton - Artist Details

Active

1950s - 2000s

Born

April 21, 1932 in Jeannette, PA

Died

November 18, 2021 in Orange, NJ

Genre

Jazz

Styles

Bop Hard Bop Mainstream Jazz Jazz Instrument Modern Big Band Post-Bop Trombone Jazz

Also Known As

Locksley Wellington Hampton

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