Lionel Hampton

AKA:
Hampi
Birth Name:
Lionel Leo Hampton
Birth Date:
April 20, 1908
Birth Place:
Louisville, Kentucky
Death Date:
August 31, 2002
Place of Death:
Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York
Age:
94
Cause of Death:
Congestive heart failure
Cemetery Name:
Woodlawn Cemetery
Claim to Fame:
Music
Associates:
Considered one of the greatest musicians on the vibraphone, 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 American culture. In addition to his duties as a bandleader of his own group, Hampton worked with the greats of jazz including Teddy Wilson, Benny Goodman, Buddy Rich, Charlie Parker, Charles Mingus and Quincy Jones.

Cemetery Information:

Final Resting Place:

Woodlawn Cemetery

4199 Webster Avenue

Bronx, New York, 10470

USA

North America

Map:

Cemetery Map of Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx NYC

Grave Location:

Fir, Section 170

Grave Location Description

Known as the Jazz Corner, drive to the intersection of Alpine, Fir and Heather Avenue and Lionel Hampton can be found across the street from Duke Ellington

Grave Location GPS

40.8848915,-73.8713913

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