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Born: April 20, 1909 in Louisville, KY
Years Active: 20 's, 30 's, 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's
Died: August 31, 2002 in New York, 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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Swingle Jingle

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Discography:
Uncollected: Live at Metropole
There It Is!
Romantic Vibes
Ridin' on the L and N
Leapin' with Lionel
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Filmography:
2008 Jazz Icons: Lionel Hampton Live in '58
2007 Classic Rock Drum Solos
2003 The Last of the First
2001 Classic Drum Solos and Drum Battles
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Similar Artists: Fletcher Henderson Duke Ellington Benny Goodman Bobby Hutcherson Count Basie More >>

Influenced By: Jimmy Bertrand Louis Armstrong Teddy Wilson More >> Followers: Bobby Hutcherson Red Norvo Milt Jackson Terry Gibbs John Colianni More >>

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