Chico Hamilton
Sound · Original Music Composer · Music · Theme Song Performance
Born Sep 20, 1921 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Active 1956–2013 · Awards: NEA Jazz Masters
Foreststorn "Chico" Hamilton (September 20, 1921 – November 25, 2013) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. He came to prominence as sideman for Lester Young, Gerry Mulligan, Count Basie, and Lena Horne.
Filmography
The Sun Goddess (1993) - MusicMagic Sticks (1987) - Mr. JazzBy Design (1982) - Original Music ComposerCoonskin (1975) - Original Music ComposerMr. Ricco (1975) - Original Music ComposerConfessor (1974) - MusicAnd Of Course You (1968) - MusicPeacemeal (1967) - MusicRepulsion (1965) - Original Music ComposerShearing Animation (1962) - MusicDrums West (1961) - MusicCat and Mouse (1960) - MusicSweet Smell of Success (1957) - The Chico Hamilton QuintetThe Gerald McBoing-Boing Show (1956) - Theme Song Performance