The Original Chico Hamilton Quintet

The Original Chico Hamilton Quintet is a live album by drummer and bandleader Chico Hamilton's Quintet featuring multi-instrumentalist Buddy Collette recorded in 1955 but not released on the World Pacific label until 1960.

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars.

Track listing

1. "Caravan" (Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, Juan Tizol) - 6:05
2. "Tea for Two" (Vincent Youmans, Irving Caesar) - 5:34
3. "Fast Flute" (Buddy Collette, Chico Hamilton) - 6:00
4. "Change It" (Collette) - 2:37
5. "Cute Little Deal" (Jo Jones) - 2:55
6. "A Mood" (Fred Katz) - 3:51
7. "This Is Your Day" (Collette) - 3:54
8. "I'll Keep Loving You" (Bud Powell) - 2:15
9. "Crazy Rhythm" (Roger Wolfe Kahn, Joseph Meyer, Irving Caesar) - 4:13

Personnel

• Chico Hamilton - drums
• Buddy Collette - tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, flute, clarinet
• Fred Katz - cello
• Jim Hall - guitar
• Carson Smith - bass

References