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1987

The City of Los Angeles honors jazz legend Lionel Hampton: Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley honored jazz legend Lionel Hampton with a proclamation for his 60-year contribution to music during a noon concert on the steps of City Hall. The concert featured Duke Dejean's Olympia Brass Band and a special musical tribute to Hampton by 30 Southern California vibe players. Panamanian musician Rubén Blades made his debut. His rock-salsa hybrid, a departure from the usual festival programming, had the crowd standing and swaying throughout his performance. 

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