Chico Hamilton - RIP

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Chico Hamilton - RIP

Postby pig pen » November 26th, 2013, 11:22 am

A long life well-lived...

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/27/arts/music/chico-hamilton-a-california-cool-jazzman-dies-at-92.html?hpw&rref=obituaries&_r=0
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Re: Chico Hamilton - RIP

Postby Ron Thorne » November 26th, 2013, 1:27 pm

Chico was an understated taste-maker, and a drummer I identified with early on, beginning with his early quintet. What a legacy he leaves behind. I first heard the use of mallets on a drum set thanks to his approach. I'll certainly miss his originality, style and finesse.

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