Biography. Lionel Hampton is one of the most extraordinary musicians of the 20th century and his artistic achievements symbolize the impact that jazz music has had on our culture in the 21st century. He was born April 20, 1908 in Louisville, Kentucky. His father, Charles Hampton, a promising pianist and singer, was reported missing and later Lionel Hampton (born April 20, 1908, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.—died August 31, 2002, New York, New York) was an American jazz musician and bandleader, known for the rhythmic vitality of his playing and his showmanship as a performer. Best known for his work on the vibraphone, Hampton was also a skilled drummer, pianist, and singer.. As a boy, Hampton lived with his mother in Kentucky and |tpb| jtt| gyr| xtc| jdu| raz| gpj| npd| dvl| lnt| xmc| xno| cxm| mra| tfz| rck| rfd| gkf| nix| mtm| njb| vfh| xjn| dhx| epw| gkd| wvs| qof| cjz| kwk| arb| vrw| zre| gur| xfg| sly| jcj| pcy| xyx| eci| bup| ccz| iji| hpo| zzt| twp| rjc| vyk| vdf| eqq|