Wednesday, April 16 2008

Lionel Hampton
Piano Jazz celebrates the centennial of vibraphonist Lionel Hampton. A historic figure in many ways, "Hamp" is credited with establishing the vibes as a jazz instrument, being a part of Benny Goodman's first racially integrated jazz group, and helping to launch the careers of Quincy Jones, Wes Montgomery, and Clark Terry. In this program from the archives, Hampton plays classics "Flying Home," and "Mack the Knife."