Chico Hamilton Quintet in Hi Fi
Chico Hamilton Quintet in Hi Fi is an album by drummer and bandleader Chico Hamilton, released on the Pacific Jazz label. The bulk of album was recorded at two sessions in 1956; a live drum solo was recorded in 1954.
The cover artwork is a photo of artist Vito Paulekas.
Reception
The AllMusic site rated the album 3 stars.Track listing
- "Jonalah" - 2:15
- "Chrissie" - 3:50
- "The Wind" - 3:32
- "Gone Lover (When Your Lover Has Gone)" - 3:48
- "The Ghost" - 5:05
- "Sleepy Slept Here " - 4:08
- "Taking a Chance on Love" - 4:07
- "The Squimp" - 1:47
- "Topsy" - 4:43
- "Drums West" - 4:15
- "Sleep" - 2:26
- Recorded at Stockton High School in Stockton, CA on November 12, 1954 ; in Los Angeles, CA on January 4, 1956 ; and at the Music Box Theatre in Hollywood, CA on February 10 & 13, 1956.
- Tracks 1, 3, 8, 11 also released on Pacific Jazz EP4-45.
- Track 10 is a 'drum solo feature' for Hamilton, edited from "A Bark For Barksdale" by the Gerry Mulligan Quartet.