Slide Hampton, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Slide Hampton

American trombonist

Date of Birth: 21-Apr-1932

Place of Birth: Jeannette, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession: composer, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Locksley Wellington "Slide" Hampton (born April 21, 1932) is an American jazz trombonist, composer and arranger.
Described by critics as a master composer, arranger and uniquely gifted trombone player, Hampton's career is among the most distinguished in jazz.
As his nickname implies, Hampton's main instrument is slide trombone, but he also occasionally plays tuba and flugelhorn.