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Born: April 20, 1909 in Louisville, KY
Years Active: 30 's, 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Died: August 31, 2002 in NY
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
Lionel Hampton was the first jazz vibraphonist and was one of the jazz giants beginning in the mid-'30s. He has achieved the difficult feat of being musically open-minded (even recording amp;"Giant Steps") without changing his basic swing style. Hamp started out as a drummer, playing with the Chicago Defender Newsboys' Band as a youth. His original... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2006 There Will Never Be Another You
2006 Jazz Hour with Lionel Hampton
2004 Lionel Hampton in Concert
2003 How High the Moon
2003 All Star Band at Newport 78
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Filmography:
2007 Classic Rock Drum Solos
2003 The Last of the First
2001 Classic Drum Solos and Drum Battles
2000 The Big Bands, Vol. 1: Duke Ellington & Lionel Hampton
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Influenced By: Louis Armstrong Jimmy Bertrand Teddy Wilson Duke Ellington Benny Carter More >> Followers: Red Norvo Terry Gibbs Milt Jackson Gary Burton John Colianni More >>

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