The Chico Hamilton Quintet with Strings Attached

The Chico Hamilton Quintet with Strings Attached is an album by drummer and bandleader Chico Hamilton's Quintet, recorded in 1958 and released on the Warner Bros. label. The album features some of the earliest released recordings of Eric Dolphy.

Reception

Billboard called it "an outstanding jazz set featuring fine performances and exciting ideas." The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "The West Coast jazz chamber music generally holds one's interest."

Track listing

"Something to Live For" - 3:56
"Andante" - 2:30
"Speak Low" - 2:28
"Pottsville, U.S.A." - 5:43
"Don's Delight" - 3:49
"Strange" - 3:09
"Modes" - 6:38
"Fair Weather" - 3:00
"Close Your Eyes" - 4:38
"Ev'rything I've Got" - 2:02

Personnel

Chico Hamilton - drums, percussion
Eric Dolphy - alto saxophone, bass clarinet, flute
Nathan Gershman - cello
Dennis Budimir - guitar
Wyatt Ruther - bass
unidentified string section arranged and conducted by Fred Katz