Chico Hamilton • El Chico

 

Review by Scott Yanow
In 1965, Japanese altoist Sadao Watanabe was Chico Hamilton's regular reed player, and it is for his playing (fairly early in his career) that this LP is most notable. Also heard from is guitarist Gabor Szabo (winding up a long period with Hamilton), bassist Al Stinson, guest trombonist Jimmy Cheatham (on three of the eight songs), and the Latin percussion of Willie Bobo and Victor Pantoja. The band plays a couple of movie themes (including "People"), three Hamilton originals, a group improvisation, and two obscurities. The influences of Latin jazz, bossa nova, and the avant-garde are mixed into the unusual musical blend.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/el-chico-mw0000915831

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Reseña de Scott Yanow
En 1965, el contralto japonés Sadao Watanabe era el músico de caña habitual de Chico Hamilton, y es por su forma de tocar (bastante temprano en su carrera) por lo que este LP es más notable. También se escucha al guitarrista Gabor Szabo (que termina un largo periodo con Hamilton), al bajista Al Stinson, al trombonista invitado Jimmy Cheatham (en tres de las ocho canciones), y la percusión latina de Willie Bobo y Victor Pantoja. La banda toca un par de temas de películas (incluyendo "People"), tres originales de Hamilton, una improvisación en grupo y dos oscuridades. Las influencias del jazz latino, la bossa nova y la vanguardia se mezclan en esta inusual mezcla musical.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/el-chico-mw0000915831

Tracklist:
A1 - El Chico - 4:06
A2 - People - 6:06
A3 - Marcheta - 4:00
A4 - This Dream - 3:17
B1 - Conquistadores = The Conquerors - 6:40
B2 - El Moors - 2:22
B3 - Strange - 4:46
B4 - Helena - 4:20


Credits:
    Alto Saxophone, Flute – Sadao Watanabe
    Bass – Al Stinson
    Design [Cover] – Robert Flynn
    Design [Liner] – Joe Lebow
    Drums – Chico Hamilton
    Engineer – Bob Simpson
    Guitar – Gabor Szabo
    Mastered By – Van Gelder
    Percussion [Latin] – Victor Pantoja, Willie Bobo
    Photography By [Cover & Liner] – Charles Stewart
    Producer – Bob Thiele
    Trombone – Jimmy Cheatham (tracks: A3, B2, B3)

Notes:
Recorded August 26 & 27, 1965.


Label: Impulse! ‎– AS-9102
Released: 1965
Genre: Jazz
Style: Bop, Fusion, Modal, Latin Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/Chico-Hamilton-El-Chico/release/466104

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