How old is Lionel Hampton?

94 years (1908–2002)Lionel Hampton / Age at death

Where is Lionel Hampton from?

Louisville, KYLionel Hampton / Place of birth

Why is Lionel Hampton important?

Lionel Hampton, in full Lionel Leo Hampton, byname Hamp, (born April 20, 1908, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.—died August 31, 2002, New York, New York), American jazz musician and bandleader, known for the rhythmic vitality of his playing and his showmanship as a performer.

Where did Lionel Hampton go to high school?

University of Southern California
USC Thornton School of Music
Lionel Hampton/Education

Where did Lionel Hampton go to college?

Who did Lionel Hampton influence?

“Lionel Hampton inspired me to play the vibraphone,” said Milt Jackson, the innovative vibraphonist of the Modern Jazz Quartet. “He was the first one of note to play it, but more important, I liked how dynamic he was. And the way he blended with groups and the way he played in front of a band were inspirational.”

What year were the Hampton singers formed?

The Hampton singers were formed in 1873 in Hampton, Virginia, in order to raise money for what is now Hampton University. The choir consisted of four formerly enslaved Africans, and they performed acapella negro spirituals and plantation songs.

Who are the Hamptons family?

Hamptons Trailer The story of a family of African American jazz musicians, from their early days playing as a family band across the American South, through their years performing at famed venues like the Apollo Theater and Carnegie Hall, to their later years as solo artists in their 70s, 80s and 90s.

How rich is Dionne Warwick?

Dionne Warwick Net Worth

Net Worth: $500 Thousand
Date of Birth: Dec 12, 1940 (81 years old)
Gender: Female
Height: 5 ft 7 in (1.702 m)
Profession: Singer, Actor, Television presenter, Film Score Composer, Television producer