[Dixielandjazz] Chico Hamiliton

[Art Wood]

Hi Marek: Judy Carmichael's interview with Chico Hamilton was centered on elemental issues rather than style. Chico said that most modern drummers can't keep a beat and don't listen very well. He stressed that the primary role of the drummer is to be a timekeeper and not to show off all his tricks.

He emphasized the importance of working with the bassist to form a tight groove. Chico spoke about the fundamental elements of comping.

He drew upon his tap dancer roots with a brush solo in a drum battle with Buddy Rich and won over the audience. He also spoke of his admiration of Lena Horne.

Since I am a B musician myself, I find it interesting to learn the rest of the story by listening to interviews with famous musicians no matter what style they play.

Any of Marian Mc Partland's conversations, e.g. , Teddy Wilson, Dave Brubeck, Mary Lou Williams and Lionel Hampton are shining examples of gaining insight of what music is about.

Respectfully,
Art Wood






Marek Boym <marekboym at gmail.com> wrote:

Hi Art,
As I have already mentioned, Classic Jazz did not work for me.
Today I tried the other two - the Jazz Decades and Dixieland Gumbo -
and have been successful; I am listening to Dixielan Gumbo right now.
Chico Hamilton's name is enough to keep me away from Judy Carmichael's
site - had my (over)load of him when I wsa young, and his band was THE
thing. In the meantime I've found my way in jazz, and it is away from
modern music.
Cheers

On 3 November 2012 02:35, Art Wood <artwoo at aol.com> wrote:
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> Hi Don: 3 stations that i listen to are, (using tunein radio app on my android smartphone): 1 . WGHB Jazz Decades (Ray Smith Archives) 2. Classic Jazz on JAZZRADIO and 3. (via Live 365) Dixieland Gumbo.
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> There are also podcasts...try Judy Carmichael (great stride player) who interviews contemporary jazz artists ala Marian McPartland. One of her recent shows had Chico Hamilton which i think every drummer should hear.
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> Brian Harvey (England) and Peter Cowden (Australian Jazzology) used to have podcasts, but I am not sure if they are still active. Jeff Healey had a radio show which may still be available.
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> Of local interest Bay Area interest is Mal Sharpe on KCSM every Sunday at 9PM. He features trad jazz along with his dry sense of humor.
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> Another great source is Dave Radlauer's mp3 radio broadcasts: http://www.jazzhotbigstep.com/
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> I also listen to Rhapsody and Spotify which carry a wide variety of jazz recordings. You have to pay $10 a month for these services, but they are worth it. Spotify has a great collection of English Trad Jazz selections and other European groups.
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> Hope this helps fill in the void created by the downfall of Radio OKOM.
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> Good Luck!
> Art Wood
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