Chico Hamilton
American musician (1921-2013) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 92
Foreststorn "Chico" Hamilton was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. He came to prominence as sideman for Lester Young, Gerry Mulligan, Count Basie, and Lena Horne.
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Hamilton became a bandleader, first with a quintet featuring the cello as a lead instrument, an unusual choice for a jazz band in the 1950s, and subsequently leading bands that performed cool jazz, post bop, and jazz fusion.
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United States
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Musicians
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Singer / Musician
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Deceased
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Lived 1921 to 2013 · aged 92
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