The Many Faces of Chico

One could call Chico Hamilton a West Coast Jazz legend. But to us he's far more than that. His introduction of instruments in classical music settings, mainly the cello, makes him incomparable. And as a drummer: he's not just a drummer (like the man in the back), he's a complete percussionist expanding the sound of his drum set in an orchestral way. Spend two enjoyable hours by following Chico on his musical journeys that he originally presented on his albums Pacific Jazz presents The Chico Hamilton Quintet, The Chico Hamilton Quintet in Hi-Fi and Three Faces of Chico.One could call Chico Hamilton a West Coast Jazz legend. But to us he's far more than that. His introduction of instruments in classical music settings, mainly the cello, makes him incomparable. And as a drummer: he's not just a drummer (like the man in the back), he's a complete percussionist expanding the sound of his drum set in an orchestral way. Spend two enjoyable hours by following Chico on his musical journeys that he originally presented on his albums Pacific Jazz presents The Chico Hamilton Quintet, The Chico Hamilton Quintet in Hi-Fi and Three Faces of Chico.