Lionel Hampton with Jim Martinez in New York

This was Hamp's 2nd to last recording session (12/00) at age 91. The session was for "Praise Him With Jazz" at Avatar Studios in NYC. www.jimmartinez.com for more info. Video credit to my good buddy in NY, Joe Covey.

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• Lionel
• Hampton
• Jim
• Martinez
• New
• York
• Jazz
• Piano

[nobuthorpe]

I so touched by this clip...someone with talent like this will never be born again...

We will allways love you Lionel...

[Psycho9263]

God has taken the worlds greatest vibraphonist and drummer from us

[DelGiorgioDrums]

y que descanse en paz

[DelGiorgioDrums]

un ejemplo de nobleza y amor por su vocación y su trabajo, alabado seas.

[steanater]

He was still cool when he was 90. He will be missed.

[horbergus]

Wow, to still have the touch at that age, man oh man

[DYNODRUM]

Deep Respect for this Great Talent of a Musician." He helped Many" and was a Fantastic Drummer / Musician:

[enzo836]

Genio totall!!!!

[peteski321]

Your a true legend lionel miiss you...

[lucastukas]

MAGIC

[georgemargaris]

respect, you are the greatest guys

[bondmatty]

Thanks for all the music Hamp! And thanks also for all the talent that you discovered and nurtured selflessly along the way. You've left a wonderful legacy.