Chico Hamilton
Sound
Born September 20, 1921 — Died November 25, 2013
From Los Angeles, California, USA
Also known as Foreststorn Hamilton
Biography
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 instrume...
