Foreststorn "Chico" Hamilton (September 20, 1921 – November 25, 2013) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. He came to prominence as sideman for Lester Young, Gerry Mulligan, Count Basie, and Lena Horne. 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.
Foreststorn "Chico" Hamilton (September 20, 1921 – November 25, 2013) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. He came to prominence as sideman for Lester Young, Gerry Mulligan, Count Basie, and Lena Horne. 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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Filmography (Movies)
The Jazz Baroness
Character:Self
Release Date:17/04/2009
Jazz Seen
Character:Self
Release Date:06/10/2001
The Sun Goddess
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Release Date:30/12/1993
Magic Sticks
Character:Mr. Jazz
Release Date:05/06/1987
Jazz on a Summer's Day
Character:Self
Release Date:28/03/1960
Sweet Smell of Success
Character:The Chico Hamilton Quintet
Release Date:04/07/1957
Television Appearances
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