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Chico Hamilton

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Chico Hamilton
Chico Hamilton appearing at the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival in Tompkins Square Park, New York City, August 26, 2007
Chico Hamilton appearing at the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival in Tompkins Square Park, New York City, August 26, 2007
Background information
Birth nameForeststorn Hamilton
Born(1921-09-20)September 20, 1921
Los Angeles, California, United States
DiedNovember 25, 2013(2013-11-25) (aged 92)
Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States[1]
GenresCool jazz
West Coast jazz
Progressive jazz
Free-jazz
Soul-jazz
Hard bop
Post-bop
Crossover jazz
Jazz funk
Boogaloo
Occupation(s)Drummer
InstrumentsDrums

Chico Hamilton (Foreststorn Hamilton, September 20, 1921 – November 25, 2013) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader.

Hamilton was born Foreststorn Hamilton in Los Angeles, California on September 20, 1921. His brother was actor Bernie Hamilton. Hamilton died on November 25, 2013 in Manhattan, New York from unknown causes, aged 92.[1][2]

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 Keepnews, Peter (26 November 2013). "Chico Hamilton, a California Cool Jazzman, Dies at 92". The New York Times. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  2. Barton, Chris (26 November 2013). "West Coast jazz great Chico Hamilton dies at 92". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 26 November 2013.

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