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Lionel's first studio release

Lionel Hampton
Page added Jun 15, 2012 Updated Jun 22, 2012

On this episode we'll hear Lionel Hampton from his first studio recording in 1929, as well as from some 1930's sessions as well.

Also, some great live festival recordings in this Jazztrack from Montreux, Newport and Wangaratta. More great Benny Goodman and his band live on German radio in 1959.

Plus Joe Chindamo and Zoe Black playing Handel and the new release from Perth veteran guitarist Freddie Grigson.

See the complete playlist here.

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Jun 16, 2012. 5:05pm - 7:00pm
Jun 19, 2012. 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jun 19, 2012. 9:00pm - 11:00pm

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Lionel Leo Hampton (April 20, 1908 – August 31, 2002) was an American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, bandleader and actor. Along with Red Norvo, Hampton was one of the first jazz vibraphone players. Hampton ranks among the great names in jazz history, having worked with a who's who of jazz musicians, from Benny Goodman and Buddy Rich to Charlie Parker and Quincy Jones. In 1992, he...

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