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Saturday, 24 June 2017

Jazz Greats: Slide Hampton

Locksley Wellington "Slide" Hampton(born April 21, 1932)


Jazz Trombonist, Composer, Teacher and Arranger, Slide Hampton, plays the Trombone left handed (or backwards). He has composed and arranged many classics, taught at Harvard and continues to work after over 60 years in the industry. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Saturday: Mellow-dy, Happy point and The shadow of your smile

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slide_Hampton
Background information
Birth nameLocksley Wellington Hampton
BornApril 21, 1932 (age 85)
Jeannette, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsTrombone
Years active1950s–present
LabelsMCG JazzAtlanticEpic

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