Latest Release
- MAR 8, 2024
- 8 Songs
- Something To Live For · 1960
- Background Jazz · 1955
- Rockin R&B Vol. 3 · 1952
- Gold · 1992
- Jazz music to concentrate · 1964
- The Complete RCA Victor Recordings · 1995
- Air Mail Special · 1965
- The Platinum Collection · 2003
- New Movements in Be-Bop · 2020
- The Dignified Lionel Hampton · 1977
- 2023
Music Videos
Artist Playlists
- Equal parts beatmaker and soloist, he forever altered the course of American music.
- Swinging melody and masterful touches on the vibes.
Singles & EPs
Live Albums
Compilations
- 2005
Appears On
- Marian McPartland
About Lionel Hampton
Lionel Hampton was one of the first major artists to use the vibraphone as a solo instrument, setting the standard for others to follow. He first gained popularity as a member of the famous Benny Goodman quartet of the late-1930s swing era. Hamp's dynamic performances often featured him playing both vibes and drums, as well as dancing in his lively style. A tireless performer, Hampton could still keep audiences enthralled well past his 90th birthday.
- HOMETOWN
- Louisville, KY, United States
- BORN
- April 20, 1908
- GENRE
- Jazz