Saturday, 31. August 2002
Topic: MUSIK - on August 31, 2002 at 10:36:24 PM CEST
'Vibes' master Lionel Hampton dead
Jazz musician dies at 94
The American musician, Lionel Hampton, who made history by becoming the first jazz vibraphonist, has died in New York, aged 94.
Hampton's rise to fame began in 1936, when he played with his own band at the Los Angeles Paradise Cafe and was discovered by Benny Goodman when he came into the club.
Six weeks later, Hampton officially joined the Benny Goodman Quartet and started actively recording music.
Hampton stayed with Goodman until 1940, sometimes substituting on drums and taking vocals.
In 1940, he formed his first big band and in 1942 had a huge hit with the tune "Flying Home".
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