Chico Hamilton

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. Hamilton became a bandleader, first with a quintet featuring the cello as a lead instrument, an unusual choice for a jazz band in the 1950s, and subsequently leading bands that performed cool jazz, post bop, and jazz fusion.

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Chico Hamilton is known for work in sound across film and television. New Release currently presents 18 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Miss USA (1963), Sweet Smell of Success (1957), The Gerald McBoing-Boing Show (1956), Repulsion (1965), Coonskin (1975), Jazz on a Summer's Day (1960), Mr. Ricco (1975), Magic Sticks (1987).

The recorded credits span 1956 to 2009, including 16 movies and 2 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.

This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.