SUNDAY JAZZ
CHICO HAMILTON
Chico Hamilton - The Complete Recordings 1953-1958 [2015] (5 x CDs)
Chico Hamilton - The Complete Recordings 1953-1958 is a five-CD box set released in 2015 by Enlightenment Records (catalog no. EN5CD9057), offering a deep dive into the formative years of one of jazz’s most inventive drummers and bandleaders. Spanning over six hours of music, the set compiles ten full albums recorded between 1953 and 1958, showcasing Hamilton’s pioneering blend of cool jazz, chamber jazz, and West Coast experimentation.
The collection begins with early trio recordings, including “Blues on the Rocks” and “Street of Drums,” which highlight Hamilton’s subtle rhythmic touch and use of unconventional textures. As the set progresses, it features the original Chico Hamilton Quintet, known for its unique instrumentation — cello, flute, guitar, and drums — and its collaborations with Buddy Collette, Fred Katz, and later Paul Horn. Tracks like “Blue Sands,” “Spectacular,” and “Free Form” reflect the group’s chamber-like interplay and melodic sophistication.
Included are standout albums such as Chico Hamilton Quintet in Hi-Fi, Gongs East!, and the soundtrack to Sweet Smell of Success, which features moody, noir-inflected compositions. The set also presents Katz’s third-stream project Zen: The Music of Fred Katz, and Hamilton’s playful reinterpretation of South Pacific in Hi-Fi, adding theatrical flair to the mix.
With remastered audio and a chronological sweep of Hamilton’s early discography, this box set captures his evolution from sideman to visionary bandleader. It’s a vital document of post-bop innovation, highlighting his role in shaping the West Coast sound and expanding jazz’s sonic palette. For collectors and fans of mid-century jazz, this release offers both historical insight and enduring musical charm. (B)
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Track lists
CD1
01 Chico Hamilton - Blues on The Rocks 3:07
02 Chico Hamilton - Street of Drums 3:18
03 Chico Hamilton - We'll Be Together Again 2:57
04 Chico Hamilton - Skinned Strings 5:14
05 Chico Hamilton - Nuttye 2:31
06 Chico Hamilton - Porch Light 4:00
07 Chico Hamilton - Broadway 3:05
08 Chico Hamilton - Autumn Landscape 3:43
09 Chico Hamilton - Uganda 4:43
10 Chico Hamilton - Lollypop 2:18
11 Chico Hamilton - A Nice Day 2:52
12 Chico Hamilton - My Funny Valentine 4:15
13 Chico Hamilton - Blue Sands 6:31
14 Chico Hamilton - The Sage 3:33
15 Chico Hamilton - The Morning After 2:09
16 Chico Hamilton - I Want to Be Happy 2:09
17 Chico Hamilton - Spectacular 5:14
18 Chico Hamilton - Free Form 5:03
19 Chico Hamilton - Walking Carson Blues 6:09
20 Chico Hamilton - Buddy Boo 5:13
CD2
01 Chico Hamilton - Caravan 6:09
02 Chico Hamilton - Tea for Two 5:39
03 Chico Hamilton - Fast Flute 6:05
04 Chico Hamilton - Change It 2:41
05 Chico Hamilton - Cute Little Deal 3:01
06 Chico Hamilton - A Mood 3:57
07 Chico Hamilton - This is Your Day 3:58
08 Chico Hamilton - I'll Keep Loving You 2:19
09 Chico Hamilton - Crazy Rhythm 4:17
10 Chico Hamilton - Jonalah 2:21
11 Chico Hamilton - Chrissie 3:55
12 Chico Hamilton - The Wind 3:39
13 Chico Hamilton - Gone Lover 3:54
14 Chico Hamilton - The Ghost 5:13
15 Chico Hamilton - Sleepy Slept Here 4:15
16 Chico Hamilton - Taking A Chance on Love 4:15
17 Chico Hamilton - The Squimp 1:53
18 Chico Hamilton - Topsy 4:55
19 Chico Hamilton - Drums West 4:21
20 Chico Hamilton - Sleep 2:29
CD3
01 Chico Hamilton - I Know 1:01
02 Chico Hamilton - Chanel #5 4:43
03 Chico Hamilton - Beanstalk 5:19
04 Chico Hamilton - September Song 3:38
05 Chico Hamilton - Shete-Cuatro 4:56
06 Chico Hamilton - Mr.Jo Jones 3:17
07 Chico Hamilton - I Know 0:42
08 Chico Hamilton - Satin Doll 4:40
09 Chico Hamilton - Lillian 5:10
10 Chico Hamilton - Reflections 5:27
11 Chico Hamilton - Soft Winds 4:52
12 Chico Hamilton - Caravan 3:25
13 Chico Hamilton - I Know 0:41
14 Chico Hamilton - Goodbye Baby 5:00
15 Chico Hamilton - Cheek to Chico 2:10
16 Chico Hamilton - Susan The Sage 2:30
17 Chico Hamilton - Sidney's Theme 1:55
18 Chico Hamilton - Jonalah 2:12
19 Chico Hamilton - Jam 1:46
20 Chico Hamilton - Night Beat 2:19
21 Chico Hamilton - Concerto of Themes From Soundtrack of Sweet Smell of Success 16:30
CD4
01 Chico Hamilton - Lord Randall 7:33
02 Chico Hamilton - Suite for Horn 13:34
03 Chico Hamilton - Pluck It 2:58
04 Chico Hamilton - Classical Katz 2:59
05 Chico Hamilton - Loma 3:28
06 Chico Hamilton - Granada 3:54
07 Chico Hamilton - Katz-Up 3:52
08 Chico Hamilton - Montuna 4:37
09 Chico Hamilton - Beyond The Blue Horizon 3:07
10 Chico Hamilton - Where I Live 4:03
11 Chico Hamilton - Gongs East 4:50
12 Chico Hamilton - I Gave My Love A Cherry 4:42
13 Chico Hamilton - Good Grief 3:07
14 Chico Hamilton - Long Ago 3:00
15 Chico Hamilton - Tuesday at Two 2:59
16 Chico Hamilton - Nature By Emerson 5:06
17 Chico Hamilton - Far East 4:05
18 Chico Hamilton - Passion Flower 3:20
CD5
01 Chico Hamilton - Wonderful Guy 3:16
02 Chico Hamilton - This Nearly Was Mine 3:53
03 Chico Hamilton - Dites-Moi 3:02
04 Chico Hamilton - Some Enchanted Evening 3:16
05 Chico Hamilton - Bali Ha'i 4:43
06 Chico Hamilton - There is Nothing Like A Dame 3:03
07 Chico Hamilton - Younger Than Springtime 3:31
08 Chico Hamilton - Happy Talk 2:59
09 Chico Hamilton - A Cockeye Optimist 1:53
10 Chico Hamilton - Honey Bun 4:20
11 Chico Hamilton - I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair 2:39
12 Chico Hamilton - Lullaby of Leaves 5:41
13 Chico Hamilton - Reservation Blues 4:55
14 Chico Hamilton - These Foolish Things 4:08
15 Chico Hamilton - Ex-Ray's Friends 4:10
16 Chico Hamilton - Devil's Demise 5:39
17 Chico Hamilton - You're The Cream in My Coffee 4:20
18 Chico Hamilton - Midnight Sun 4:42
19 Chico Hamilton - Five Minutes More 3:11
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