Hamilton was central to West Coast jazz, having been a member of the Gerry Mulligan group, and later founding a notable quintet of his own with flutist Buddy Collette, guitarist Jim Hall, cellist Fred Katz and bassist Carson Smith.
The drummer recorded this LP, his first as a leader, between appearing with those two ensembles. Like them, the trio had no piano, relying on Hamilton's interplay with guitarist Howard Roberts and bassist George Duvivier. The results are enduringly fresh.
This album is actually an expanded version of an EP that Pacific Jazz had recorded with the group in December 1953. Its success led to an additional session on October 1954 and this 10-inch LP the following year.
As always, the post is a transfer from my own copy of the original album. The sound is good.
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Nice gem highlighting the exceptional drumming of Mr. Hamilton...I appreciate your sharing!
Thank you Buster for the Chico Hamilton! I have seen this 10 inch before but it was too expensive for me. Thank you for the share and if it comes from you, i am certain the sound will be great!
God bless you for remembering Chico! My father gave me his first quintet album (Pacific Jazz 1209) for my 15th birthday and I was spared any further contentment with normalcy for the rest of my life. While my son sought solace in Rap, I FOUND it in Chico's music. The beauty freely given there has been a god-send and life-saver ever since.
Thanks. Great post.
I had not heard about his passing. Thanks so much for the share. We still have his music.
Thanks, everyone. As always, I apreciate the feedback! Happy to know so many share my opinion of Hamilton's skills.
It was sad to read of his death, right after Fred Katz's in September. Thanks so much for remembering this man and his special sound, and helping to keep it alive.
This is just great! I still have several original Chico Hamilton LPs but not this one, and it's great to hear
A worthy tribute to a man who IMHO was never really recognised as the fine artist he was. I'm very grateful for the post - as you say, the sound quality is excellent.
Dave - Agree with you on Hamilton's stature as an artist. This record clearly shows that.
And in February 1956 a third four-track session was recorded to expand the material into a 12" LP (PJ 1220). Jim Hall, who also just left us, was on guitar instead of Roberts on these tracks. Unfortunately two of the earlier tracks ("What Is There To Say" and "Buddy Boo") were dropped for the 12-incher. It had a different cover that can be seen here:
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Thank you very much !
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