Lionel Hampton

American jazz vibraphonist and bandleader

Lionel Hampton was an American jazz vibraphonist, bandleader, and singer. He was born in 1908 and died in 2005. Hampton was one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century, known for his virtuosic playing style and his ability to blend jazz with other musical styles. He was a key figure in the development of the jazz vibraphone, and his playing style influenced many other musicians. Hampton was also a...