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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
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AzureChico Hamilton
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Taking a Chance on LoveChico Hamilton
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It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)Chico Hamilton
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Indian Summer 

Previously Unreleased Track

Tony Bennett and Chico Hamilton
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These Foolish ThingsChico Hamilton and Freddie Gambrell
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Almost Like Being in LoveChico Hamilton, Jim Hall, John Lewis, Bill Perkins and Percy Heath
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AzureChico Hamilton

The Original Ellington Suite

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Taking a Chance on LoveChico Hamilton

Drums West

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It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)Chico Hamilton

The Original Ellington Suite

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Indian Summer 

Previously Unreleased Track

Tony Bennett and Chico Hamilton

Perfectly Frank

1:43

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These Foolish ThingsChico Hamilton and Freddie Gambrell

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Almost Like Being in LoveChico Hamilton, Jim Hall, John Lewis, Bill Perkins and Percy Heath

9:31

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