Guitarist Jeff Parker latest album, Suite For Max Brown (International Anthem), was inspired by his mother, Maxine Brown.
(Photo: Jim Newberry)Jan 29, 2020 9:00 AM
Jeff Parker is drinking black coffee on the back patio of a café within walking distance of his house in Altadena, California. The wooded enclave northeast of downtown Los…
Lionel Hampton (1908–2002)
(Photo: DownBeat Archives)Jan 24, 2020 4:00 PM
Known as the master of the vibes, king of the drums and creator of the two-fingered piano, Lionel Hampton has endeared himself to millions of people throughout the world. But it’s not only his music that has brought about his popularity; it’s his generosity. As far back as 1936, Hampton’s artistry was recognized when DownBeat rated him the most exciting artist of that year. Since that time, Hampton has had more glory heaped upon his humble person until, as Red Skelton recently said, “Hamp’s the greatest exponent of jazz alive today.”
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