Definition

Proper noun * Lionel Hampton: A United States musician, a jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, and bandleader. He is renowned for being the first musician to establish the vibraphone as a prominent and popular solo instrument in jazz.

Usage

• The name "Lionel Hampton" refers specifically to the individual and his legacy. It is used as a subject or object in a sentence.
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Advanced Usage

• The name can be used attributively to describe things associated with him, such as his style, his band, or awards named in his honor.
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Variants and Related Words

• Hampton (noun): A common shortened reference to the musician in jazz contexts.
  • Example: The track features a great solo by Hampton.
• Vibraphonist (noun): A musician who plays the vibraphone; a key term in describing Hampton's primary instrument.
• Jazz musician (noun): A general term for a performer in the jazz genre.

Synonyms

• Jazz vibraphonist
• Bandleader
• Jazz percussionist

Related Phrases

• Lionel Hampton Orchestra: The big band he led for decades.
  • Example: The Lionel Hampton Orchestra toured worldwide.
• "Flying Home": One of his most famous and signature recordings.
  • Example: His version of "Flying Home" is a jazz classic.

Noun

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