Lionel Hampton
Vibraphone player and bandleader
Born
April 20th, 1908
117 years ago
Died
August 31st, 2002
22 years ago — 94 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American vibraphone player, pianist, bandleader, and actor, achieved prominence in the jazz genre from the 1930s onward. Gained recognition as a member of the Benny Goodman Quartet, contributing to the popularization of the vibraphone in jazz music. Led his own band and became a pivotal figure in the big band era. Achieved significant acclaim for performances that bridged jazz and popular music, also participated in television and film as an entertainer.
Popularized the vibraphone in jazz music
Performed with the Benny Goodman Quartet
Led landmark jazz bands in the 1940s and 1950s
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