Definition of Lionel Hampton

1. Noun. United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002).

Exact synonyms: Hampton
Generic synonyms: Jazz Musician, Jazzman

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lionel Hampton

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Literary usage of Lionel Hampton

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Jazz on Film and Video in the Library of Congress by Rebecca D. Clear (1994)
"... the Delta Rhythm Boys ("Dem Bones"), Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra ("Air Mail Special" and "Slide, Hamp, Slide"), Amos Milburn ("I'm Gonna Tell My ..."

2. Parisby Ken Bernstein by Ken Bernstein (2000)
"... 10.30 pm-2 am In the hotel, the Jazz Club Lionel Hampton, founded by Hamp himself, presents top-of-the-bill musicians. CABARET, CAFE-THEATRE Caveau de ..."

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