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Born: September 21, 1921 in Los Angeles, CA
Years Active: 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: Jazz

Biography
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... Continue Bio >>

Discography:
Catwalk
2008 Trio! Live @ Artpark
2008 It's About Time!
2007 With Strings Attached
2007 Hamiltonia
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Filmography:
2001 Classic Drum Solos and Drum Battles
1998 Jim Hall: A Life in Progress
1993 Die Sonnengottin
1987 Magic Sticks
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