Chico Hamilton recorded the Ellington Suite twice. First in August 1958 (with Eric Dolphy), again in January 1959 (with different musicians). The first recording stayed unissued for years.
a) Pacific Jazz / World Pacific Records WP 1258 - Chico Hamilton Quintet " Ellington Suite" - rec. 1959
b) Pacific Jazz 7243 5 24567 2 7 - Chico Hamilton with Eric Dolphy " The Original Ellington Suite" - rec. 1958
Featuring
Eric Dolpy *(fl, cl, as) / Nathan Gershman (cello) / John Pisano (g) / Hal Gaylor (b) / Chico Hamilton (dr)
* Flute on tracks 2, 4, 7, 9 - clarinet on tracks 6, 8
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