Songs Written by Lionel HamptonTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Lionel Leo Hampton (April 20, 1908 – August 31, 2002) was an American jazz vibraphonist, percussionist, and bandleader. He worked with jazz musicians from Teddy Wilson, Benny Goodman, and Buddy Rich, to Charlie Parker, Charles Mingus, and Quincy Jones. In 1992, he was inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, and he was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1996. Hampton was a member of the executive committee of the Writers and Artists for Peace in the Middle... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Lionel Hampton first charted in 1939 with Wizzin' the Wiz.The artist placed 4 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 3 of which reached the Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 7 Top‑10s, 2 of which peaked at number‑one.