Lionel Hampton
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Summary
Lionel Hampton was born on April 20, 1908[1], in Louisville[2]. He died on August 31, 2002[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a bandleader[5], saxophonist[6], composer[7], jazz musician[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,986 views/month, #6,941 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Woodlawn Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[14]
- Occupation: percussionist[15], pianist[16], vocalist[17], vibraphonist[18], musician[19]
- Educated at: University of Southern California[20], USC Thornton School of Music[21]
- Award received: National Medal of Arts[22], Paul Acket Award[23], Kennedy Center Honors[24], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25], NEA Jazz Masters[26]
- Member of: Alpha Phi Alpha[27], Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra[28]
- Religion or worldview: Christian Science[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[31]
- Genre: swing[32], mainstream jazz[33], big band music[34]
- Record label: Decca[35], Audio Fidelity[36]
- Commons category: Lionel Hampton[37]
- Cause of death: heart failure[38]
- Family name: Hampton[39]
- Given name: Lionel[40]
- Pseudonym: Hemp[41], Esztelen Lionel[42]
- Manner of death: natural causes[43]
- Instrument: vibraphone[44], percussion instrument[45], voice[46], drum kit[47], piano[48]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[49]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[50]
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Country: US[51]
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Began / founded: 1908-04-20[52]
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Ended / dissolved: 2002-08-31[53]
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Genre(s): big band, jazz, swing[54]
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Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, american, big band, jazz, new york blues, swing[55]
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MusicBrainz ID: 17cf2413-99c1-441d-ba92-700e811daf56[56]
Why It Matters
Lionel Hampton has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
FAQs
Where was Lionel Hampton born?
Lionel Hampton was born in Louisville[2].
Where did Lionel Hampton die?
Lionel Hampton died in New York City[4].
What did Lionel Hampton do for work?
Lionel Hampton worked as a bandleader[5], saxophonist[6], composer[7], jazz musician[8], and actor[9].
Where did Lionel Hampton go to school?
Lionel Hampton was educated at University of Southern California[20] and USC Thornton School of Music[21].
What awards did Lionel Hampton receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Arts[22], Paul Acket Award[23], Kennedy Center Honors[24], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25].