The Three Faces of Chico


The Three Faces of Chico is an album by the drummer and bandleader Chico Hamilton, recorded in 1959 and released on the Warner Bros. label.

Reception

The editors of AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars, and reviewer Bruce Eder called it "one of the most diversely textured and wide-ranging of all Chico Hamilton albums," as well as "a fine showcase" for Hamilton "as a triple-threat artist: drummer extraordinaire..., vocalist..., and, of course, leader."
A writer for Billboard called the recording "a versatile album with jockey appeal," and wrote: "In addition to his flashy virtuosity as a drummer on this LP, Hamilton displays an interesting vocal talent... his quintet... swings effectively."

Track listing

All compositions by Chico Hamilton except as indicated
  1. "Miss Movement" – 2:16
  2. "She's Funny That Way" – 2:49
  3. "Trinkets" – 4:27
  4. "More Than You Know" – 5:53
  5. "The Best Things in Life Are Free" – 2:37
  6. "Where or When" – 2:25
  7. "Happy Little Dance" – 2:14
  8. "Newport News" – 4:37
  9. "I Don't Know Why (I Just Do)" – 2:56
  10. "No Speak No English, Man" – 0:26

Personnel