Lionel Hampton founded which record label?
Vee-Jay Records
Blue Note
Glad-Hamp Records
Motown
Answer
Glad-Hamp Records was founded by Lionel Hampton, an influential jazz vibraphonist, pianist, and bandleader. The label was established in 1953 as a joint venture between Hampton and Decca Records. Glad-Hamp Records released numerous recordings featuring Hampton's own band and other jazz artists, including Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Wes Montgomery. The label played a significant role in promoting and preserving the legacy of jazz music.
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