“I worked hard learning harmony and theory when I was growing up in Chi...” — Lionel Hampton Quote

“I worked hard learning harmony and theory when I was growing up in Chicago in the 1920s.”

“The secret is keeping busy, and loving what you do.”

“I think I love it more as I get older because I keep getting better on drums, vibes and piano.”

“I want to see talent and companies and money and entrepreneurs moving to Chicago.”

“I never made more than $50 doing any play in Chicago. That was the way I grew up.”

“If I have one special memory, it was when we recreated the trial of the Chicago Seven - and I'd known about it before - but this was a pivotal moment in my life. If my father had been found guilty of conspiracy, I wouldn't be here.”