Slide Hampton - Definition and Overview

Slide Hampton is a jazz trombonist and arranger. He was born on April 21, 1932 in Jeannette, Pennsylvania. He has played with Lionel Hampton, Maynard Ferguson, Woody Herman, and was musical director for singer Lloyd Price. He leads a nine-trombone band called World of Trombones.

External links

• Slide Hampton at The Trombone Page of the World (http://www.trombone-usa.com/hampton_slide.htm)
• An Interview with Slide Hampton (http://www.trombone.org/articles/library/slidehampton-int.asp)