Lionel Hampton
American jazz musician (1908-2002) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 94
Lionel Leo Hampton was an American jazz vibraphonist, percussionist, and bandleader. He worked with jazz musicians from Teddy Wilson, Benny Goodman, and Buddy Rich, to Charlie Parker, Charles Mingus, and Quincy Jones.
Lionel Hampton is read about 220 times a day, in 36 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 12 November 2026
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Close ties
Valentine Davies Directed The Benny Goodman Story (1957)
Aaron Rosenberg Produced The Benny Goodman Story (1957)
Benny Goodman Also in A Song Is Born (1948)
Howard Hawks Directed A Song Is Born (1948)
Samuel Goldwyn Produced A Song Is Born (1948)
Buddy Rich Lionel produced Lionel Hampton Presents Buddy Rich (1977)
Norman Granz Produced Hamp and Getz (1955)- Bob Thiele Produced You Better Know It!!! (1964)
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Awards
About this person
In 1992, he was inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, and he was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1996.
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1908 to 2002 · aged 94
