Chico Hamilton – Chico Hamilton Quintet (Tone Poet Vinyl)

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RELEASE DATE: 5TH SEPTEMBER 2025

A chamber jazz jewel featuring drummer Chico Hamilton’s quintet with Buddy Collette on woodwinds, Jim Hall on guitar, Fred Katz on cello, and Carson Smith on bass, this 1955 Pacific Jazz date captured a unique ensemble that created a singular sound with poised, impassioned performances of nuanced, inventive arrangements.

Side A
1. A Nice Day
2. My Funny Valentine
3. Blue Sands
4. The Sage
5. The Morning After

Side B
1. I Want To Be Happy
2. Spectacular
3. Free Form
4. Walking Carson Blues
5. Buddy Boo

Chico Hamilton (drums);
Buddy Collette (woodwinds); Jim Hall (guitar);
Fred Katz (cello); Carson Smith (bass)