Hampton, Lionel

Singer Jackie Paris: He Never Toured with Charlie Parker—Guest Post by Leif Bo Petersen (+Bonus Audio & More)

(Paying Subscribers, at the bottom you’ll find the printed Jackie Paris oral history interview, followed by two of his most rare recordings.)

Apr 12 • Lewis Porter

Lionel Hampton & Jimmy Scott: Guest Post by Singer Irma Curry

[In late 2024, I received an email from Pat Dorian, trumpeter and music professor (retired from East Stroudsburg University (ESU) in Pennsylvania).

Sep 20, 2025 • Lewis Porter

The Politics of Swing Era “All-American” Jazz Lists

Basie's Rhythm Section, Paul Whiteman, the Black Press, and More.

Oct 18, 2022 • Lewis Porter

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