RIP Lionel Hampton

[Gato_Solo]

NEW YORK (CNN) -- Jazz legend Lionel Hampton, who took the vibraphone from the world of radio broadcasts to an improvisational jazz instrument, died Saturday leaving behind a legacy that will echo in music for years to come. He was 94.

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[HeXp£Øi±]

That sucks, he was one of the fathers.
I've just been getting into jazz this year.
Jazz wasn't even on my radar when i was growing up. It took me years to get to the point where could respect and comprehend the complexity of this music. But now that i do, i especially love to watch those old timers do their stuff. They were true artists in every sense of the word.

 

[GOD ALMIGHTY]

My condolences to the people of Earth but I was getting tired of Roy Orbisons warbling and wanted a little smooth in my music. I promise to give you someone as good, later.

 

[Jeslek]

My condolences to the people of Earth but I was getting tired of Roy Orbisons warbling and wanted a little smooth in my music. I promise to give you someone as good, later.

(he is referring to me)