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1965 studio album by Chico Hamilton
El Chico is an album by American jazz drummer Chico Hamilton featuring performances recorded in 1965 for the Impulse! label.[1]
Reception [ edit ]
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "The influences of Latin jazz, bossa nova, and the avant-garde are mixed into the unusual musical blend".[2]
Track listing [ edit ]
All compositions by Chico Hamilton except as indicated
"El Chico" - 4:06
"People " (Bob Merrill , Jule Styne ) - 6:06
"Marcheta" (Victor Schertzinger ) - 4:00
"This Dream" (Leslie Bricusse , Anthony Newley ) - 3:17
"Conquistadores" (Willie Bobo, Chico Hamilton, Albert Stinson, Gábor Szabó, Bob Thiele) - 6:40
"El Moors" - 2:22
"Strange" (John La Touche , Marvin Fisher) - 4:46
"Helena" - 4:20
Recorded in New York City on August 26 (tracks 3 & 7) and August 27 (tracks 1, 2, 4-6 & 8), 1965
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