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Saturday, 5 October 2013

Jazz Greats: Lionel Hampton

Lionel Leo Hampton (April 20, 1908 – August 31, 2002)  


Multi-Instrumentalist, Lionel Hampton, is widely remembered as a pioneering Jazz Vibraphonist. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Stardust and Flying home (1942)



Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionel_hampton 
Background information
Birth nameLionel Leo Hampton
Also known as"Gates", "Hamp", "Mad Lionel"
BornApril 20, 1908
LouisvilleKentuckyUnited States
DiedAugust 31, 2002 (aged 94)
New York CityNew York, United States
GenresSwing
Big band
Mainstream jazz
New York blues
OccupationsMulti-instrumentalist
Actor
Composer
InstrumentsVibraphone
Drums
Piano
Vocals
Years active1927–2002
LabelsDecca
Associated actsBenny GoodmanTeddy WilsonQuincy JonesLouis ArmstrongGloria Parker

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