Slide Hampton Musical artist

Locksley Wellington "Slide" Hampton (born April 21, 1932) is an American jazz trombonist, composer and arranger. A master composer, arranger and uniquely gifted trombone player, Hampton's career is among the most distinguished in jazz.

Personal facts

Slide Hampton
Birth dateApril 21, 1932
Hometown
Pennsylvania
Jeannette Pennsylvania
United States

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Musical artist

Career started1950
BackgroundNon vocal instrumentalist
genre
Jazz
Hard bop
instrument
Flugelhorn
Trombone
record label
Atlantic Records
Epic Records
Manchester Craftsmen's Guild

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Slide Hampton on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.anthonycharlesagency.com
  2. http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Artists/Hampton
  3. http://www.slidehampton.com
  4. http://www.slidehampton.net
  5. http://www.trombone-usa.com/hampton_slide.htm
  6. http://www.trombone.org/pdf/slidehampton-int.pdf
  7. https://sites.google.com/site/pittsburghmusichistory/pittsburgh-music-story/jazz/modern-era/slide-hampton