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Complete Studio Recordings
Chico Quintet (the Original) Hamilton
Complete Studio Recordings
Genre: Jazz
 
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The original Chico Hamilton Quintet was one of the last significant West Coast jazz bands of the cool era. Consisting of Buddy Collette on reeds (flute, clarinet, alto, and tenor), guitarist Jim Hall, bassist Carson Smith,...  more »

     
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All Artists: Chico Quintet (the Original) Hamilton
Title: Complete Studio Recordings
Members Wishing: 4
Total Copies: 0
Label: Lone Hill Jazz
Release Date: 3/6/2006
Album Type: Import
Genre: Jazz
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
Other Editions: Complete Studio Recordings
UPC: 8436019582176

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The original Chico Hamilton Quintet was one of the last significant West Coast jazz bands of the cool era. Consisting of Buddy Collette on reeds (flute, clarinet, alto, and tenor), guitarist Jim Hall, bassist Carson Smith, and the drummer/leader, the most distinctive element in the group's identity was cellist Fred Katz. The band could play quite softly, blending together elements of bop and classical music into their popular sound and occupying their own niche. Most of these performances were formerly quite rare and never reissued before. Highly recommended to jazz historians and to listeners who enjoy classic cool jazz. Packaged in a Digipak. Lone Hill Jazz. 2006.
 

CD Reviews

A Neglected Master and his greatest group
John T. O'Connor | Ohio | 03/09/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"There have been several Chico Hamilton Quintets, all including wonderful musicians, but to my ears, this is the very best. A young Jim Hall on guitar, Buddy Collette on reeds, Carson Smith originally on bass, Chico on drums and Fred Katz on cello. Cello? Yeah, jazz cello. Soft, understated, melodic and yet hard swinging music all the time. Chico was a great drummer and we all know that Jim Hall became one of the absolute greatest guitarists in the history of jazz. If you love jazz, buy this CD. If you love warm melodic music, buy this CD. If you love fantastic mood music, buy this CD. Okay, just buy this CD. It is one of the great ones."
Fresh from the fifties
S. Graham David | Italy | 05/09/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Chico Hamilton Quintet sounds as cool and fresh as ever, showing characteristic inventiveness in instrumental textures, rhythm, counterpoint - suave and refined."
A great set of tunes
P. Clemens | Jamestown, ND United States | 01/22/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I heard an excerpt from this CD on NPR one morning...had to pull over and write down the artist. Ordered it at my first opportunity, and have enjoyed every listening moment. If you like jazz, this is a great choice!"