[Dixielandjazz] Chico Hamiliton

[david richoux]

Chico also did a "Dixie" recording!

Yank Lawson & Chico Hamilton Olé Dixie - I have the LP and used to
play it on my radio show. Some of it is actually not too bad ;-)

here is a review (from a used record sales site)
LP (Item 531750) ABC, 1966 — Condition: Very Good+
It may be Dixie, but the groove here is plenty darn unique – thanks to
some great percussion work by Chico Hamilton, in a mode that really
transforms the sound of the set! Yank's definitely playing with a trad
jazz sound on his horn, but Chico's rhythms have plenty of bossa nova
and Latin touches – all of which bring in a very groovy sort of 60s
sound to the record – that "old is new again" style that showed up
often in some of the best jazz/easy crossover albums of the time,
including a good number handled by Bob Thiele, who put together this
tasty little record. Cutty Cutshall and Pee Wee Russell are also
working on horns alongside Lawson – but the real charm is the rhythm
section, which also includes Bucky Pizzarelli and Willie Bobo! Titles
include "Bossa Nova Noche", "Daydream", "Ka Boom Boom", "Tijuana",
"Where Did I Find You", and "I Cried In The Night".

Dave Richoux

On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 12:00 PM, Marek Boym <marekboym at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Art,
> Since I am not a musician, my approach is different than yours.
> I have heard some of Marian McPartland's interviews, and they were
> very interesting.  But, since I've heard them recorded, I had a
> choice, and did not hear the one with Brubeck, for example.
> Judy Carmichael is a wonderful pianist; actually, I bought my first JC
> record many years ago, and brought her to teh attention of my jazz
> group.  Since, unfortunately, I don't get to hear the same record too
> often (due to the prolification of my records - no idea how that's
> happened!), the newer members of our group may not have heard of her.
> I still would not be interested in listening to Chico Hamilton, for
> the reasons detailed in my previous.
> Cheers
>
> On 4 November 2012 21:52, Art Wood <artwoo at aol.com> wrote:
>> 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:
>>> >
>>> > 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.
>>> >
>>> > There are also podcasts...try Judy Carmichael (great stride player) who
>>> > interviews contemporary jazz arti
>>>  sts ala
>>> Marian McPartland. One of her recent shows had Chico Hamilton which i
>>> think every drummer should hear.
>>> >
>>> >  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.
>>> >
>>> > 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.
>>> >
>>> > Another great source is Dave Radlauer's mp3 radio broadcasts:
>>> > http://www.jazzhotbigstep.com/
>>> >
>>> > 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.
>>> >
>>> > Hope this helps fill in the void created by the downfall of Radio OKOM.
>>>
>>>  >
>>> > Good Luck!
>>> > Art Wood
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
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