Lionel Hampton, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Lionel Hampton

American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, bandleader and actor

Date of Birth: 20-Apr-1908

Place of Birth: Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Date of Death: 31-Aug-2002

Profession: actor, composer, conductor, pianist, show business, bandleader, vocalist, percussionist, saxophonist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Lionel Leo Hampton (April 20, 1908 – August 31, 2002) was an American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, and bandleader.
Hampton worked with jazz musicians from Teddy Wilson, Benny Goodman, and Buddy Rich to Charlie Parker, Charles Mingus, and Quincy Jones.
In 1992, he was inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, and was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1996.