lionel hampton

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Noun lionel hampton has 1 sense

Hampton, Lionel Hampton - United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (born in 1913)
--₁ is a kind of jazz musician, jazzman

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Lionel Hampton

Noun

American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, and bandleader.

Sense 1:

Lionel Hampton (1908-2002), also known as "Hamp," was an influential American jazz musician who specialized in the vibraphone but also played piano, drums, and many other percussion instruments. He was a prominent figure during the swing era and successfully led his own bands.

Example sentence: Lionel Hampton's remarkable talent on the vibraphone revolutionized jazz music.

Sense 2:

Lionel Hampton is a locality in Australia, located in the state of South Australia.

Example sentence: The small town of Lionel Hampton is known for its picturesque landscape and serene atmosphere.