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Lionel Hampton

"Working with Benny was important for me and for black musicians in general."

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"Working with Benny was important for me and for black musicians in general."

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"So I always figured I'd still be playing at this age."
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"I think I love it more as I get older because I keep getting better on drums, vibes and piano."
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