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Chico Hamilton

Jazz
Noted for his cool West Coast jazz style, Chico Hamilton was one of the finest jazz drummers in post-war America who performed with major artists such as Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, Billy Eckstine, Sammy Davis Jr., and Lester Young; he also worked on films with Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby and Bob Hope and helped develop future stars including guitarist Larry Coryell, saxophonist Charles Lloyd and bassist Ron Carter. In the 1950s, with a nickname that referenced his slight stature, he was as big a star as Chet Baker and Gerry Mulligan, noted for his graceful and m...
Songs
Azure
AzureChico Hamilton

The Original Ellington Suite

Sleep
SleepChico Hamilton

Vintage Jazz No. 79 - Ep: The Wind

These Foolish Things
These Foolish ThingsChico Hamilton and Freddie Gambrell

In a Sentimental Mood
In a Sentimental MoodChico Hamilton

The Original Ellington Suite

Younger Than Springtime
Younger Than SpringtimeChico Hamilton and Chico Hamilton Quintet

3:31

Beyond the Blue Horizon
Beyond the Blue HorizonChico Hamilton

Beyond The Blue Horizon, Vol. 1

2:59

Albums