Memorial Page for Lionel Hampton

Apr 20, 1908 – Aug 31, 2002(94 years)Died in:New York City, New York

American jazz musician

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August 31st, 2026

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Biography

Birthplace

Louisville, Jefferson County

Place of Death

New York City, New York

Nationality

United States

Cause of Death

heart failure

Religion

Christian Science

Burial Place

Woodlawn Cemetery

Occupation(8)

bandleadersaxophonistcomposerjazz musicianactorpercussionistpianistvocalist

Awards(5)

National Medal of ArtsPaul Acket AwardKennedy Center Honorsstar on Hollywood Walk of FameNEA Jazz Masters

Education(2)

University of Southern CaliforniaUSC Thornton School of Music

Lionel Hampton (* April 20, 1908 in Louisville; † August 31, 2002 in New York City) was an american jazz musician. He was 94 years old. His education included University of Southern California and USC Thornton School of Music. His faith was Christian Science. He received 5 awards, including National Medal of Arts, Paul Acket Award. His cause of death was heart failure. He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.

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Born in Louisville, Jefferson County

1908

Died in New York City, New York (heart failure)

2002

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Lionel Hampton. Forever remembered.