Lionel Hampton Musical artist

Lionel Leo Hampton (April 20, 1908 – August 31, 2002) was an American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, bandleader and actor. Hampton ranks among the greatest names in jazz history, having worked with a who's who of jazz musicians, from Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, and Buddy Rich to Charlie Parker, Charles Mingus, and Quincy Jones. In 1992, he was inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Gates Hamp Mad Lionel
Birth date	April 20, 1908
Birth place	Kentucky , Louisville Kentucky
Date of death	August 31, 2002
Place of death	New York City

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Musical artist

Career started	1927
Career ended	2002
associated musical artist	Louis Armstrong Teddy Wilson Gloria Parker Benny Goodman Quincy Jones
Background	Solo singer
genre	Big band New York blues Swing music Mainstream jazz
instrument	Drum kit Piano Vibraphone Singing
record label	Decca Records