Lionel Hampton

1908–2002 (age 94)

jazz musician

Biography

Lionel Hampton was a pioneering jazz musician whose exuberant performances and groundbreaking work on the vibraphone electrified audiences worldwide. His collaborations with giants of jazz pushed the genre forward and influenced generations of performers.

Offstage, Hampton championed education and community outreach, believing music could bring people together and uplift the spirit of every listener.

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