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Lionel Hampton

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Born
20 April 1908
Born In
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States
Died
31 August 2002 (aged 94)
Lionel Leo Hampton (1908–2002), was a U.S. bandleader, jazz percussionist, and vibraphonist. Hampton was born on 20th April 1908 in Louisville, Kentucky, but moved to Chicago as a child, where he began his career as a drummer. He relocated to Los Angeles to play drums in Les Hite's band. They soon became the house band for Frank Sebastian's New Cotton Club, a popular L.A. jazz club. During a 1930 recording date in the NBC studios in L.A., Louis Armstrong discovered a vibraphone. He asked Hampton if he could play it. Hampton, who knew how to play the xylophone, tried it an… read more
Lionel Leo Hampton (1908–2002), was a U.S. bandleader, jazz percussionist, and vibraphonist. Hampton was born on 20th April 1908 in Louisville, Kentucky, but moved to Chicago as a child, where he began his career as a drummer. He relocated to Los Angeles to play drums in Les Hite's band… read more
Lionel Leo Hampton (1908–2002), was a U.S. bandleader, jazz percussionist, and vibraphonist. Hampton was born on 20th April 1908 in Louisville, Kentucky, but moved to Chicago as a child, where he began his career as a drummer. He relocated to Los Angeles to play drums in Les Hite's band. They soon became the house band for Frank Sebastian's New Cotton … read more

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1 Play track You Better Know It A Taste Of Honey
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2 The Classic Years, Vol. 3 Louise
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3 Lionel Hampton Quintessence 1930-1944: New York-Chicago-Hollywood - Los Angeles Hot Mallets
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4 Priceless Jazz Collection Flying Home
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5 Lionel Hampton Plays Love Songs (Hq Remastered) Love For Sale
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6 Play track Jukebox Hits 1943-1950 Lavender Coffin
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7 Play track Jukebox Hits 1943-1950 On the Sunny Side of the Street
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8 Play track Priceless Jazz Collection Rag Mop
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9 Play track Priceless Jazz Collection Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop
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10 The Jazz Bar Lounge Volume 3 When Lights Are Low
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    1 Jan 1964 · 9 tracks

    You Better Know It!!!
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    1999 · 17 tracks

    Priceless Jazz Collection
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    2003 · 20 tracks

    Jukebox Hits 1943-1950
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  4. 9,715 listeners

    1 Jan 1996 · 36 tracks

    Hamp The Legendary Decca Recordings Of Lionel Hampton
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