album · August 1, 1960
Bye Bye Birdie - Irma La Douce
Chico Hamilton Quintet
Record VaultSee this day
jazzcool jazz
This 1960 release captures the Chico Hamilton Quintet in a live setting, offering a glimpse into their dynamic interplay and the cool jazz sound of the era.
- The album was recorded live at the famous Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach, California. It features arrangements of popular show tunes from "Bye Bye Birdie" and "Irma La Douce." The original LP was released on the Record Vault label.
- The Quintet at this time featured Hamilton on drums, Paul Horn on alto saxophone and flute, andendorsements and endorsements on guitar.
- The release was part of a wave of jazz interpretations of Broadway scores in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Chico Hamilton was a jazz drummer, composer, and bandleader from Los Angeles. He was a prominent figure in West Coast cool jazz.
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