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Lionel Hampton

Born: Apr 20, 1909 in Louisville, KY

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Died: Aug 31, 2002 in New York, NY

Genre: Jazz

Styles: Swing, Big Band, New York Blues, Mainstream Jazz, Early R&B, Classic 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 "Giant Steps") without changing his basic swing style. Hamp started out as a drummer, playing with the Chicago Defender ...Read full biography

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Hamp & Getz

Released: 1955

Label: Verve Records

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If one were to believe the clichés and stereotypes common in some jazz history books, this matchup should not have worked. By 1955, Lionel Hampton was a veteran swing vibraphonist while Stan Getz was the ...Read full review

As Time Goes By

Released: 1978

Label: Universal

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Throughout his long career, vibraphonist Lionel Hampton has recorded many informal small-group jams. This particular one (last available on LP) matches Hamp with the great but underrated violinist Svend ...Read full review

More Lionel Hampton albums: Main Albums (143), Compilations (193), Singles & EPs (2), DVD/Video (8)

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Count Basie

Louis Armstrong

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