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. Records|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 (Youmans, Rose and Eliscu song)|More Than You Know]" – 5:53
  5. "The [Best Things in Life Are Free (1927 song)|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