Lionel Hampton Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
LIONEL HAMPTON
Born: April 20, 1908 in Louisville, Kentucky
Died: August 31, 2002 in New York City, New York
Biography
Lionel Leo Hampton (1908-2002), the first jazz vibraphonist, began his career as a drummer. Louis Armstrong encouraged him to try the vibraphone, used by NBC radio to announce intermissions. Their 1930 recording of "Memories of You" forever associated Hampton with the instrument, although he was also an accomplished piano player. In 1940, Hampton formed his own band, which became the first Black band to tour the racially segregated South with a white singer (1950).
1958-Youthful-Sinners (Sound), 2008-Pioneers-of-Television (Other), 2007-Midnight-Son (Sound), 2001/I-Focus (Sound), 1994-The-Hudsucker-Proxy (Sound), 1992-Malcolm-X (Sound), 1987-Screen-Two (Sound), 1982-The-Atomic-Cafe (Sound), 1955-Rhythm-and-Blues-Revue (Sound), 1956-Lionel-Hampton-and-Herb-Jeffries (Music Department), 1999-Austin-City-Limits (in person), 1997-Benny-Goodman's-Greatest-Hits (in person), 1990-Listen-Up:-The-Lives-of-Quincy-Jones (in person), 1980-WWF-Club (in person), 1970-The-Rosey-Grier-Show (in person), 1959-Swing-Into-Spring! (in person), 1958-The-Steve-Lawrence-Eydie-Gorme-Show (in person), 1956-Lionel-Hampton-and-Herb-Jeffries (in person), 1955-Rhythm-and-Blues-Revue (in person), 2007-Music-and-Lyrics (Sound), Banda-sonora (Sound), Show-Time-at-the-Apollo (Sound), 1995-En-pa-miljonen (Sound), 2009-Johnny-Mercer:-The-Dream's-on-Me (Sound), 1982-Great-Vibes!-Lionel-Hampton-&-Friends (Sound), 1958-Timex-All-Star-Jazz-Show (Sound), 1947-Tex-Beneke-and-the-Glenn-Miller-Orchestra (Sound), 1961-Force-of-Impulse (Music Department), 1961-Rooftops-of-New-York (Music Department), 1992-The-Kennedy-Center-Honors:-A-Celebration-of-the-Performing-Arts (in person), 1992-The-Real-Malcolm-X (in person), 1982-Great-Vibes!-Lionel-Hampton-&-Friends (in person), 1981-Tony-Brown's-Journal (in person), 1976-The-CBS-Festival-of-Lively-Arts-for-Young-People (in person), 1972-Timex-All-Star-Swing-Festival (in person), 1969-1971-The-David-Frost-Show (in person), 1969-The-Barbara-McNair-Show (in person), 1968-13-Stars-for-Channel-13 (in person), 1965-Fanfare (in person), 1963-The-Keefe-Brasselle-Show (in person), 1962-Here's-Hollywood (in person), 1961-Force-of-Impulse (in person), 1958-Timex-All-Star-Jazz-Show (in person), 1957-The-Big-Record (in person), 1956-The-Benny-Goodman-Story (in person), 1950-1952-The-Milton-Berle-Show (in person), 2010-Jazz-Legends-in-Concert (Other), 2005-Great-Performances (Other), 1956-Off-the-Record (in person), Independent-Lens (Sound), 1956-1958-The-Steve-Allen-Plymouth-Show (in person), 1987-The-Late-Show-with-David-Letterman (in person), 2009-The-Missing-Person (Sound), 2008-The-Express (Sound), 1998-City-of-Angels (Sound), 1990-The-Sheltering-Sky (Sound), 1990-Memphis-Belle (Sound), 1986-Poor-Butterfly (Sound), 1968-All-Things-Bright-and-Beautiful (Sound), 1957-The-Adventures-of-an-* (Music Department), 1936-Pennies-from-Heaven (Performer), 1933-Girl-Without-a-Room (Performer), 1998-Late-Night-with-Conan-O'Brien (in person), 1996-Detour-Ahead:-An-Afternoon-with-Herb-Ellis (in person), 1992-Solo-Flight:-The-Genius-of-Charlie-Christian (in person), 1964-1990-The-Tonight-Show-Starring-Johnny-Carson (in person), 1990-Ebony/Jet-Showcase (in person), 1989-The-10th-Annual-Black-Achievement-Awards (in person), 1982-The-Kennedy-Center-Honors:-A-Celebration-of-the-Performing-Arts (in person), 1980-But-Then-She's-Betty-Carter (in person), 1979-Macy's-Thanksgiving-Day-Parade (in person), 1977-All-You-Need-Is-Love (in person), 1967-1975-The-Mike-Douglas-Show (in person), 1970-Happy-Days (in person), 1965-1969-The-Hollywood-Palace (in person), 1968-1969-The-Joey-Bishop-Show (in person), 1969-Allen-Ludden's-Gallery (in person), 1968-All-Things-Bright-and-Beautiful (in person), 1963-Here's-Edie (in person), 1962-The-Merv-Griffin-Show (in person), 1960-The-Revlon-Revue (in person), 1957-Washington-Square (in person), 1955-Rock-'n'-Roll-Revue (in person), 1955-Musik,-Musik-und-nur-Musik (in person), 1950-Cavalcade-of-Bands (in person), 2008-Lelio-Luttazzi---Il-giovanotto-matto (Other), 1968-1969-The-Steve-Allen-Show (in person), 1954-1962-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (in person), 1961-America-by-Night (in person), 2006-Hollywoodland (Sound), 2003-Mona-Lisa-Smile (Sound), 2000-Hollywood-Rocks-the-Movies:-The-Early-Years-1955-1970 (Sound), 1992-A-League-of-Their-Own (Sound), 1956-Basin-Street-Revue (Sound), 1955-Show-Time-at-the-Apollo (Sound), 1948-A-Song-Is-Born (Sound), 1937-Hollywood-Hotel (Sound), 1957-Mister-Rock-and-Roll (Music Department), 1948-A-Song-Is-Born (Performer), 2007-Jazz-Giants-of-the-20th-Century (in person), 1993-American-Masters (in person), 1992-Texas-Tenor:-The-Illinois-Jacquet-Story (in person), 1979-Lyonel-Hampton-Live-at-Belgrade (in person), 1979-No-Maps-on-My-Taps (in person), 1963-1964-The-New-Steve-Allen-Show (in person), 1959-The-Big-Party (in person), 1959-The-Red-Skelton-Chevy-Special (in person), 1957-Mister-Rock-and-Roll (in person), 1956-Basin-Street-Revue (in person), 1955-Show-Time-at-the-Apollo (in person), 1954-The-Glenn-Miller-Story (in person), 1949-Lionel-Hampton-and-His-Orchestra (in person), 1937-Hollywood-Hotel (in person), 1938-For-Auld-Lang-Syne (Other)
Style
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LIONEL HAMPTON - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 101920Signature of Lionel Hampton is featured as "Lionel/Hampton" on a card with imprinted "Notes" at the upper margin. A biography portion is also imprinted on the verso, highlighting Hampton's significance as the first jazz vibraphonist and his musical contributions.Price: $70.00
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LIONEL HAMPTON - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 208016Card signed by Lionel Hampton, marked with "Lionel/Hampton". Hampton, known as the first jazz vibraphonist, gained prominence through his collaboration with Louis Armstrong and formed a groundbreaking band in 1940. Minor smudge beneath the signature is noted.
Price: $70.00
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LIONEL HAMPTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 208183Card signed by Lionel Hampton includes a note wishing "Good Luck" to a fan. Hampton, known as the first jazz vibraphonist, gained prominence through recordings and his band, which notably toured the racially segregated South.
Price: $100.00
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LIONEL HAMPTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 209383Card signed by Lionel Hampton includes the inscription “Keep Swingin/Sy, Wife/Lionel/Hampton.” Hampton, a pioneering jazz vibraphonist, is recognized for his contributions to music, particularly through his early recordings and his influential band formed in 1940.
Price: $100.00
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LIONEL HAMPTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 27036Autograph note signed by Lionel Hampton features the inscription "Best of Luck/George/Lionel/Hampton/George The King of The Records". It is accompanied by a captioned magazine photograph of Hampton, highlighting his significance as a pioneering jazz vibraphonist.
Sale Price $105.00
$120.00
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LIONEL HAMPTON - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 321691Vibraphonist jazz musician Lionel Hampton signs his name in black ink, including an autograph sentiment: "Lionel/ Hampton/ Best wishes". Hampton, the first jazz vibraphonist, is known for his influential career and recordings, particularly with Louis Armstrong.
Price: $100.00
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LIONEL HAMPTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 279281Photograph of Lionel Hampton, the first jazz vibraphonist, inscribed and signed: "Good Luck/Joanne,/Lionel/Hampton". Hampton, encouraged by Louis Armstrong, became renowned for his vibraphone recordings and led an influential band that toured the segregated South.
Price: $320.00
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LIONEL HAMPTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 52327Photograph inscribed and signed: "Good Luck Joan/Lionel Hampton". It serves as a publicity image for Lionel Hampton's One Night Stand & Jazz Circle, dated 1975. Lionel Hampton was the first jazz vibraphonist, renowned for his musical contributions.
Price: $280.00
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LIONEL HAMPTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 174382Photograph inscribed and signed: "Good Luck/Burt/Lionel/Hampton". Capturing Lionel Hampton and his band in front of a sign reading: "Goodwill Ambassador/Lionel Hampton", this publicity photograph highlights his role as a goodwill ambassador for the U.S.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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LIONEL HAMPTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 254213Photograph of Lionel Hampton, the first jazz vibraphonist, is inscribed and signed: "To Murray/Best Wishes/Lionel Hampton". Label affixed to the verso is captioned: "Lionel Hampton/at the/Vibraphone". The item highlights Hampton's significant musical contributions.
Sale Price $525.00
$625.00
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LIONEL HAMPTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 199916Photograph inscribed and signed: "Good/Luck/To the/Ladies/and Friends/Lionel/Hampton". It is an Associated Booking Corp. publicity photograph captioned at the lower margin: "Lionel Hampton/And Duke Ellington".
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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LIONEL HAMPTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 199917Photograph inscribed and signed by Lionel Hampton, stating "Best of Luck/Women Crisis/Shelter./Lionel/Hampton". Hampton, the first jazz vibraphonist, is recognized for his contributions to jazz and his pioneering band that toured the segregated South.
Price: $280.00
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LIONEL HAMPTON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 199921Photograph of Lionel Hampton, inscribed and signed, "Good Luck/Jeannie/Lionel/Hampton". Hampton, the first jazz vibraphonist, is known for his contributions to jazz and his pioneering band in the racially segregated South.
Price: $280.00
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LIONEL HAMPTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL - HFSID 288583Baseball signed by Lionel Hampton, the first jazz vibraphonist, displaying "Lionel/Hampton" in blue ink. Accompanied by an authentication sticker, this Rawlings Official American League baseball is linked to Hampton's significant contributions to jazz music.
Sale Price $215.00
$260.00
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LIONEL HAMPTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 199924Photograph signed: "Best Wishes/Lionel Hampton". Featuring Lionel Hampton, the first jazz vibraphonist, this black and white photograph highlights his career, including his association with the vibraphone and his pioneering band in the 1940s.
Price: $280.00
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LIONEL HAMPTON - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 176531Photograph signed by Lionel Hampton displays Hampton and his band with a caption reading: "The Exciting LIONEL HAMPTON." This publicity image highlights Hampton's role as a goodwill ambassador, promoting his international tours during his career.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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LIONEL HAMPTON - FIRST DAY COVER WITH AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 178555First Day Cover signed and inscribed "Best Wishes/To Bob/Lionel Hampton", postmarked Miami, Florida, April 23, 1976. Includes two 7.9-cent stamps from the Vignettes of Americana series. Background information on the stamp is imprinted on the verso.
Price: $90.00
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LIONEL HAMPTON - INSCRIBED SIGNATURE - HFSID 27035Inscribed signature of Lionel Hampton reads, "Best of Luck/and Keep Swingin'/George/Lionel/Hampton", cut from a photograph. Hampton, the first jazz vibraphonist, gained fame for his association with the vibraphone and formed a pioneering band in 1940.
Price: $100.00
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LIONEL HAMPTON - INSCRIBED SIGNATURE WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 168546Inscribed signature from Lionel Hampton reading "To Mary/Lionel/Hampton" and Jean Sablon’s signature on verso stating "best wishes/Jean Sablon". Both artists are notable figures in jazz and French music, respectively.
Price: $160.00
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LIONEL HAMPTON - PAMPHLET SIGNED - HFSID 180748Pamphlet signed: "Good/Luck./Lionel/Hampton" on the front cover, titled "Lionel Hampton/Workshop in/Jazz History". Issued for a workshop at the University of Idaho from June 8-12, 1987, including a registration form.
Price: $180.00
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LIONEL HAMPTON - RECEIPT SIGNED 10/19/1950 - HFSID 265690Receipt signed: "Lionel Hampton", dated October 19, 1950, acknowledging receipt of $500 from Schmidt Lithography Company for a beer display testimonial. The document is on Tom Kelley letterhead, providing a historical context of Hampton's career and contributions.
Price: $340.00
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LIONEL HAMPTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/14/1983 - HFSID 153509TLS from Lionel Hampton, dated April 14, 1983, addressed to Master Lionel Reynard in San Francisco. Hampton writing about shared names and musical connections, mentioning other famous Lionels. Noted as scarce content from the jazz xylophonist.
Price: $675.00
