Born in 1908 in Louisville, Ky., Lionel Hampton was one of the most influential figures in the annals of jazz. He discovered his love of percussion at age 6, after his family moved to Alabama. It was ...

Lionel Hampton is one of the most extraordinary musicians of the 20th century and his artistic achievements symbolize the impact that jazz music has had on our culture in the 21st century. He was born ...

Newly minted 'American Idol' judge Lionel Richie gave fellow new judge Luke Bryan a quick backstage piano lesson. By Chris Malone “All you need to do is find four chords.” That’s the advice that newly ...

Over 25 years ago South Carolina Educational Radio gave us Marian McPartland's "Piano Jazz , the long-running public radio program in which McPartland invites guest artists into her studio for candid ...

The influential vibraphonist duets with Marian McPartland in a set of favorite standards, including his own "Flying Home." Lionel Hampton On Piano Jazz Vibraphonist Lionel Hampton (1908–2002) was one ...

Vibraphonist Lionel Hampton (1908–2002) was one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz. He made the vibes a vital voice in the arsenal of jazz instruments, and gained international ...