April 19 & 20, 2008
A Jazz Great Honored
On April 19, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art/University of New Orleans will debut an exhibition focusing on Lionel Hampton to coincide with the centennial anniversary of Hampton's birth on April 20, 1908. His birthday will also mark the publication by State Street Press of "Flying Home Lionel Hampton: Celebrating 100 Years of Good Vibes" by Stanley Crouch, foreword by Wynton Marsalis.
We are thrilled and honored to kick off the exhibition and official centennial celebration with the Lionel Hampton Big Band performing two concerts on April 19 at the Ogden museum,” says Tim Francis, trustee of the Lionel Hampton Estate. Special guests include Jason Marsalis on the vibraphone and singer Stephanie Jordan. The swinging sounds will be right at home at the Ogden and in New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz.
At the celebration, there will be an unveiling of a major new painting of Hampton, titled "Flying Home," created for the Ogden Museum of Southern Art's permanent collection by noted national artist Frederick J. Brown.
On April 20, the Ogden will host a panel discussion with members of Lionel Hampton's Big Band and a book launch for "Flying Home Lionel Hampton: Celebrating 100 Years of Good Vibes."
The exhibition, "Lionel Hampton: A Centennial Celebration" will feature more than 30 photographs from the Lionel Hampton Archives at the University of Idaho/Moscow and other important historic, personal and musical artifacts. The photographs and other items will give viewers a visual overview of Hampton's life and his widespread influence. The university established the Lionel Hampton School of Music in 1987 and hosts the annual Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival every February.
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art/University of New Orleans is pleased to host this exhibition and celebration. And we are grateful that the University of Idaho has so generously allowed us to exhibit photographs from its collection, as well as loan us other important items owned by Hampton, says Rick Gruber, executive director of the Ogden. The party on April 19 will be more than a celebration of Lionel Hampton's life, it will show the world what a great spirit and a genuine icon he is.
Lionel Hampton is one of the legendary figures in jazz. A musical innovator, he played the vibraphone and drums, composed the jazz standard "Flying Home" and others, and led his own orchestra. His collaboration with musical greats such as Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Dinah Washington, Stan Getz and Quincy Jones enshrined him in the annals of jazz, but he was also a social activist, a goodwill ambassador for the United States and an important educator.
Concert
April 19
Lionel Hampton Big Band with special guests vocalist Stephanie Jordan and Jason Marsalis on the vibes.
Concert times: 9 p.m.
Tickets: $50 reserved seating with a complimentary copy of "Flying Home Lionel Hampton: Celebrating 100 Years of Good Vibes;" $25 general admission.
To reserve a ticket and information: 504/539-9614
Exhibition
April 19 to July 31
Exhibit: "Lionel Hampton: A Centennial Celebration"
Admission: Free to museum members; $10 for nonmembers
Information: 504/539-9614
Panel discussion
April 20
Panel discussion with members of Lionel Hampton's Big Band and the launch of "Flying Home Lionel Hampton: Celebrating 100 Years of Good Vibes"
Time/Admission: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free to museum members; $10 for nonmembers
To reserve a seat and for information: 504/539-9614
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