Chico Hamilton Quintet (1961)

[blue-note-ojc]

One of my very first jazz LPs was Columbia CL 1765 WHO'S WHO IN THE SWINGING SIXTIES; THE MANY SOUNDS OF JAZZ TODAY.

It was a sampler and included a tremendous recording of Brazil by the Chico Hamilton Quintet. Personnel were:

Charles Lloyd - alto

Harry Polk - guitar

Nate Gershman - cello

G. Catlett - bass

Chico Hamilton - drums

The liner notes said it was recorded on July 5, 1961. I have never been able to find any LP by this group. I have found some recordings by a somewhat similar group. On February 19, 1962 Columbia recorded a record called DRUMFUSION with Garnett Brown on trombone, Charles Lloyd on tenor and flute, Gabor Szabo on guitar, Albert stinson on bass, and Chico Hamilton on drums. The same group recorded A DIFFERENT JOURNEY for Reprise in January, 1963.

On Brazil there is a good cello solo by Gershman. Then comes Lloyd's solo with an alto break part way which leads to a really hard driving passage. Polk does a great job comping throughout. I would really like to find a full recording by this group if possible.

Thanks for any help.

Tom

[JSngry]

CHICO HAMILTON SPECIAL http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&s...ugjb7ia8g7dr~T1 has the same group w/a different bassist.

[JSngry]

Don't know anything about this one: http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&t...10:8y61mped9ffo maybe it's got your lineup.

[Chuck Nessa]

Bruyninckx says the track in question was the only issued recording from this session. The last lp JS mentions was recorded in Nov '60 and has yet another bassist.

BTW, the bass player on the track in question is Buddy Catlett - real first name is George, hence the G.

[blue-note-ojc]

Thanks a lot JS and Chuck. I didn't find these when I looked in the AMG before they redid it. Then I played the smapler again and did not bother to check the new AMG.

Sorry you had to do my research for me. I do appreicaite it. Now all I have to do is try to find the LPs.!!

Thanks again.

Tom