Chico Hamilton - El Chico - Impulse Stereo, vinyl, original gatefold cover
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CHICO HAMILTON from all music
DRUMS/CROSSOVER JAZZ, HARD BOP, POST-BOP, COOL, WEST COAST JAZZ, JAZZ-FUNK, SOUL JAZZ
EL CHICO / 65 / Impulse A-9102
In 1965, Japanese altoist Sadao Watanabe was Chico Hamilton's regular reed player, and it is for his playing (fairly early in his career) that this LP is most notable. Also heard from is guitarist Gabor Szabo (winding up a long period with Hamilton), bassist Al Stinson, guest trombonist Jimmy Cheatham (on three of the eight songs), and the Latin percussion of Willie Bobo and Victor Pantoja. The band plays a couple of movie themes (including "People"), three Hamilton originals, a group improvisation, and two obscurities. The influences of Latin jazz, bossa nova, and the avant-garde are mixed into the unusual musical blend.
Mono albums have dynamic sound and are a good investment as they are usually less expensive. They are an excellent choice to play for filling a room with music or as background ambiance. The only reason to get stereo is if you are sitting in the middle and listening. All the music is still coming out of the speakers. At a distance, you can hardly tell the difference. At a party you don't need to walk across the room to hear the other channel.
This is a choice collectable that you will enjoy playing.
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