Chico Hamilton
USA
Born: 21 September 1921
Years Active: 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 2000
Genres: Jazz
Styles: Cool, Post-Bop, Hard Bop, Modal Music, Bop, West Coast Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Fusion, Jazz-Funk, Soul Jazz/Groove, Soul Jazz
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Chico Hamilton, a subtle and creative drummer, will probably always be better known for the series of quintets that he led during 1955-1965 and for his ability as a talent scout than for his fine drumming. Hamilton first played drums while in high school with the many fine young players (including Dexter Gordon, Illinois Jacquet, and Charles Mingus) who were in Los Angeles at the time. He made his recording debut with Slim Gaillard, was house drummer at Billy Berg's, toured with Lionel Hampton, and served in the military (1942-1946). In 1946, H...
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