Lionel Hampton: Biography, Facts and Career
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Lionel Leo Hampton (April 20, 1908 – August 31, 2002) 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. In 1992, he was inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, and he was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1996.
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- Full name: Lionel Hampton
- Born: 1908-04-20
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q313525
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Who is Lionel Hampton?
Lionel Leo Hampton (April 20, 1908 – August 31, 2002) was an American jazz vibraphonist, percussionist, and bandleader.
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Lionel Hampton is United States.
When was Lionel Hampton born?
Lionel Hampton was born on 1908-04-20.
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