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Lionel Hampton(1908-2002)

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Lionel Hampton
Lionel Hampton is an American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, and bandleader.

Hampton was born in Louisville, Kentucky and was raised by his grandmother. In the 1920s, he took xylophone lessons and began playing drums and later flute and percussion at Holy Rosary Academy near Chicago. Lionel Hampton mastered percussion instruments at school, then switched to timpani and marimba in a youth military orchestra.

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.
BornApril 20, 1908
DiedAugust 31, 2002(94)
BornApril 20, 1908
DiedAugust 31, 2002(94)
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  • Awards
    • 2 wins total

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Known for

Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard in Alliés (2016)
Alliés
7.1
  • Soundtrack("Flying Home")
  • 2016
Keanu Reeves in John Wick (2014)
John Wick
7.5
  • Soundtrack("Evil Man Blues")
  • 2014
Ben Affleck and Adrien Brody in Hollywoodland (2006)
Hollywoodland
6.5
  • Soundtrack("Flying Home")
  • 2006
Sean Astin, Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz, D.B. Sweeney, Billy Zane, Harry Connick Jr., Tate Donovan, Reed Diamond, Courtney Gains, and Neil Giuntoli in Memphis Belle (1990)
Memphis Belle
6.9
  • Soundtrack("Flying Home")
  • 1990

Credits

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  • Ed Sullivan in Toast of the Town (1948)
    Toast of the Town
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Band Leader
    • Jazz Musician
    • 1959–1960
  • Donna Reed and Steve Allen in Benny Goodman (1956)
    Benny Goodman
    6.8
    • Lionel Hampton
    • 1956
  • James Stewart, June Allyson, Louis Armstrong, Gene Krupa, and Frances Langford in Romance inachevée (1954)
    Romance inachevée
    7.3
    • Band Member (uncredited)
    • 1954
  • Danny Kaye, Louis Armstrong, Charlie Barnet, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Virginia Mayo, and Mel Powell in Si bémol et fa dièse (1948)
    Si bémol et fa dièse
    6.9
    • Lionel Hampton
    • 1948
  • Hugh Herbert, Glenda Farrell, Benny Goodman, Ted Healy, Lola Lane, Rosemary Lane, Louella Parsons, and Dick Powell in Hollywood Hotel (1937)
    Hollywood Hotel
    6.4
    • Benny Goodman Vibraphonist (uncredited)
    • 1937
  • Dolores Del Río, Richard Dix, and Chester Morris in La danseuse de San Diego (1937)
    La danseuse de San Diego
    6.0
    • Jazz Band Drummer
    • 1937
  • Bing Crosby, Madge Evans, and Edith Fellows in La chanson à deux sous (1936)
    La chanson à deux sous
    6.6
    • Band Member (uncredited)
    • 1936
  • Marguerite Churchill in La dame sans logis (1933)
    La dame sans logis
    6.1
    • Nightclub Xylophone Musician (uncredited)
    • 1933
  • Richard Barthelmess in Ombres vers le Sud (1932)
    Ombres vers le Sud
    6.6
    • Drummer with Memphis Jazz Band (uncredited)
    • 1932
  • Rod La Rocque and Rita La Roy in The Delightful Rogue (1929)
    The Delightful Rogue
    5.4
    • The Drummer
    • 1929

Music Department



  • Bunny Briggs in No Maps on My Taps (1979)
    No Maps on My Taps
    7.5
    • music director
    • 1979
  • Force of Impulse (1961)
    Force of Impulse
    5.9
    • musician: vibes, marimba, drums, honky-tonk, novachord, harpsichord, piano
    • 1961
  • Rooftops of New York (1961)
    Rooftops of New York
    7.4
    Short
    • musician: vibraphone
    • 1961
  • The Adventures of * (1957)
    The Adventures of *
    6.8
    Short
    • musician: vibraphone
    • 1957
  • Little Richard and Alan Freed in Mister Rock and Roll (1957)
    Mister Rock and Roll
    5.9
    • musical director
    • 1957
  • Lionel Hampton and Herb Jeffries
    Short
    • composer: song "The Bug"
    • 1956

Soundtrack



  • Show Time at the Apollo
    • performer: "Cobb's Idea"
    • music: "Midnight Sun"
    • performer: "Beulah's Boogie", "Midnight Sun" ...
    • Released
    • TV Series
    • 1955



  • Here - Les plus belles années de notre vie (2024)
    Here - Les plus belles années de notre vie
    6.3
    • performer: "Flying Home"
    • writer: "Flying Home"
    • 2024
  • Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder in Hacks (2021)
    Hacks
    8.2
    TV Series
    • writer: "Evil Gal Blues"
    • 2024
  • Hidetoshi Nishijima and Tôko Miura in Drive My Car (2021)
    Drive My Car
    7.5
    • Soundtrack ("You're Driving Me Crazy! (What Did I Do?)")
    • 2021
  • Mafia: Definitive Edition (2020)
    Mafia: Definitive Edition
    8.3
    Video Game
    • performer: "When Lights Are Low"
    • 2020
  • Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard in Alliés (2016)
    Alliés
    7.1
    • writer: "Flying Home"
    • 2016
  • Keeley Hawes, Yorgos Karamihos, Anna Savva, Alexis Georgoulis, Josh O'Connor, Constantin Symsiris, Milo Parker, Daisy Waterstone, and Callum Woodhouse in La Folle Aventure des Durrell (2016)
    La Folle Aventure des Durrell
    8.2
    TV Series
    • performer: "On the Sunny Side of the Street" (uncredited)
    • 2016
  • Keanu Reeves in John Wick (2014)
    John Wick
    7.5
    • writer: "Evil Man Blues"
    • 2014
  • Banda sonora (2007)
    Banda sonora
    7.2
    TV Series
    • performer: "Flying Home"
    • writer: "Flying Home"
    • 2012
  • Aaron Staton in L.A. Noire (2011)
    L.A. Noire
    8.7
    Video Game
    • Soundtrack ("Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop")
    • 2011
  • BBC Swingin' Christmas (2010)
    BBC Swingin' Christmas
    7.4
    TV Special
    • writer: "Midnight Sun"
    • 2010
  • Chuck Brown in Chuck Brown: We Got This (2010)
    Chuck Brown: We Got This
    Video
    • writer: "Midnight Sun"
    • 2010
  • Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me (2009)
    Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
    8.0
    TV Movie
    • music: "Midnight Sun"
    • 2009
  • The Missing Person (2009)
    The Missing Person
    6.0
    • performer: "The High And The Mighty"
    • 2009
  • Rob Brown in The Express (2008)
    The Express
    7.2
    • writer: "Salty Papa Blues"
    • 2008
  • Drew Barrymore and Hugh Grant in Le come back (2007)
    Le come back
    6.5
    • writer: "Flying Home"
    • 2007

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Lionel Hampton and His Band
  • Born
    • April 20, 1908
    • Louisville, Kentucky, USA
  • Died
    • August 31, 2002
    • New York City, New York, USA(heart failure)
  • Spouse
    • Gladys Neal RiddleNovember 11, 1936 - April 29, 1971 (her death)
  • Other works
    On CBS- TV on 10 November 1958, he appeared on the Timex All-Star Jazz Show with Gene Krupa and Louis Armstrong.
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Biographical Movies
    • 2 Print Biographies
    • 2 Portrayals
    • 4 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Was injured in a band bus crash in October 1955 and sidelined for several months.
  • Quotes
    Gratitude is when memory is stored in the heart and not in the mind.
  • Trademark
      Ability to play multiple instruments in a single show
  • Nickname
    • The Gates of Swing

FAQ

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  • When did Lionel Hampton die?
    August 31, 2002
  • How did Lionel Hampton die?
    Heart failure
  • How old was Lionel Hampton when he died?
    94 years old
  • Where did Lionel Hampton die?
    New York City, New York, USA
  • When was Lionel Hampton born?
    April 20, 1908

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