Lionel Hampton

Lionel Leo Hampton (1908–2002), was a U.S. bandleader, jazz percussionist, and vibraphonist.

Hampton was born on 20th April 1908 in Louisville, Kentucky, but moved to Chicago as a child, where he began his career as a drummer. He relocated to Los Angeles to play drums in Les Hite’s band. They soon became the house band for Frank Sebastian’s New Cotton Club, a popular L.A. jazz club.

During a 1930 recording date in the NBC studios in L.A., Louis Armstrong discovered a vibraphone. He asked Hampton if he could play it. Hampton, who knew how to play the xylophone, tried it and they agreed to record a few records with Hamp on vibes. Hampton is credited with popularizing the vibraphone as a jazz instrument.

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1. Big John SpecialLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

2. Rock A0 By RiverLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

3. SkylinerLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

4. I've Got My Love To Keep Me WarmLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

5. CaldoniaLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

6. Deep PurpleLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

7. Love You Like MadLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

8. CherryLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

9. Take The A TrainLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

10. Early AutumnLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

11. Oh Lady Be GoodLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

12. Charlston O MioLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

13. Basie BoogieLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

14. Sentimental JourneyLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

15. ElevationLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental JourneyLicense

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1. Moten SwingLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

2. Sleepy Time GalLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

3. You Are My SunshineLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

4. CornucopiaLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

5. Rain CheckLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

6. Way Down Yonder in New OrleansLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

7. Sampson's BoogieLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

8. BijouLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

9. How Deep Is the OceanLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

10. UltraLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

11. After AllLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

12. Heat WaveLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

13. Charley My BoyLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

14. Golden BulletLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

15. Seven Twenty in the BooksLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

16. Strike Up The BandLionel Hampton · Armed Forces Radio: Strike Up the BandLicense

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1. Raunchy RitaLionel Hampton · Raunchy RitaLicense

2. Ham Hock BluesLionel Hampton · Raunchy RitaLicense

3. Psychedelic SallyLionel Hampton · Raunchy RitaLicense

4. FumLionel Hampton · Raunchy RitaLicense

5. Air Mail SpecialLionel Hampton · Raunchy RitaLicense

6. E. G.Lionel Hampton · Raunchy RitaLicense

Lionel Hampton

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Armed Forces Radio: Sentimental Journey

Lionel Hampton Music, Albums & Biography | One World Media

Lionel Hampton Music, Albums & Biography | One World Media

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