[Dixielandjazz] Chico Hamiliton

Sun Nov 4 14:52:06 PST 2012

I've heard the album.  And have read reviews which differed from the
one quoted.  I agree with the latter.
Cheers

On 4 November 2012 23:34, Art Wood <artwoo at aol.com> wrote:
> Thanks Dave! I found the album on Spotify...it does swing! Chico lays a solid beat that gives the front line room to move. What more could you ask?
>
> david richoux <domitype at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 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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