Chico Hamilton Photo

Chico Hamilton

Sound

0.2 Popularity Sep 20, 1921 (92 years old) Los Angeles, California, USA

Foreststorn "Chico" Hamilton (September 20, 1921 – November 25, 2013) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. He came to prominence as sideman for Lester Young, Gerry Mulligan, Count Basie, and Lena Horne. Hamilton became a bandleader, first with a quintet featuring the cello as a lead instru...

Biography

Foreststorn "Chico" Hamilton (September 20, 1921 – November 25, 2013) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. He came to prominence as sideman for Lester Young, Gerry Mulligan, Count Basie, and Lena Horne. Hamilton became a bandleader, first with a quintet featuring the cello as a lead instrument, an unusual choice for a jazz band in the 1950s, and subsequently leading bands that performed cool jazz, post bop, and jazz fusion.

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Filmography 18

2009
The Jazz Baroness Movie

as Self

2001
Jazz Seen Movie

as Self

1993
The Sun Goddess Movie

Music

1987
Magic Sticks Movie

as Mr. Jazz

1982
By Design Movie

Original Music Composer

1975
Coonskin Movie

Original Music Composer

1975
Mr. Ricco Movie

Original Music Composer

1974
Confessor Movie

Music

1967
Peacemeal Movie

Music

1965
Repulsion Movie

Original Music Composer

1963
Miss USA TV

as Judge

1961
Drums West Movie

Music

1961
1960
1960
Cat and Mouse Movie

Music

1957
Sweet Smell of Success Movie

as The Chico Hamilton Quintet

1956
The Gerald McBoing-Boing Show TV

Theme Song Performance

Photos 1

Chico Hamilton Photo

Personal Details

Known For Sound
Gender Not specified
Birthday September 20, 1921 (92 years old)
Died November 25, 2013
Place of Birth Los Angeles, California, USA
Also Known As Foreststorn Hamilton
Years Active 1956 - 2009
Popularity 0.2
Career Stats
18 Total Credits
6 Movie Roles
1 TV Roles
1 Photos