Chico Hamilton
Sound
- Born
- September 20, 1921 · Los Angeles, California, USA
- Died
- November 25, 2013 (age 92)
Foreststorn "Chico" Hamilton (September 20, 1921 – November 25, 2013) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. He came to prominence as sideman for Lester Young, Gerry Mulligan, Count Basie, and Lena Horne. Hamilton became a bandleader, first with a quintet featuring the cello as a lead instrument, an unusual choice for a jazz band in the 1950s, and subsequently leading bands that performed cool jazz, post bop, and jazz fusion.
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Known for
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- 1993The Sun Goddess Music
- 1982By Design Original Music Composer
- 1975Coonskin Original Music Composer
- 1975Mr. Ricco Original Music Composer
- 1974Confessor Music
- 1968And Of Course You Music
- 1967Peacemeal Music
- 1965Repulsion Original Music Composer
- 1962Shearing Animation Music
- 1961Drums West Music