Lionel Hampton

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

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I went with Lionel Hampton for three years. Out of that came a trip to Europe. Quincy Jones

In 1936, he added Lionel Hampton on vibes to form the Benny Goodman Quartet ; in 1939 he added pioneering jazz guitarist Charlie Christian to his band and small ensembles, who played with him until his death from tuberculosis less than three years later. Source: Internet

Monk Montgomery was the first bass player to tour with the Fender bass guitar, with Lionel Hampton 's postwar big band in 1953. Source: Internet

They got famous jazzmen such as Duke Ellington and Lionel Hampton to give shout-outs for Pepsi from the stage. Source: Internet

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