Chico Hamilton

Chico Hamilton (d, voc),
Cary DeNigris (g)
Paul Ramsey (b),
Evan Schwam (fl, ts, ss)
Andrew Hadro (fl, cl, as, bs)
Geoffrey Countryman (fl, as, bs)
Jeremy Carlstedt (perc).

Special Guests: Marya Lawrence (voc on 2 tracks), George Bohanon (tb on 10 tracks)

Tracks: 1. Chicano Heritage, 2. Mulligan Stew, 3. Viva Tirado, 4. I’ve Got a Right to Sing the Blues, 5. One for Hale, 6. One for Gabor, 7. Lu Tu, 8. Love Me or Leave Me, 9. One for Lennie, 10. One for Arnie, 11. Blues for Yna Yna , 12. Something to Live For, 13. Yard Dog Mazurka, 14 . Denise.

Recorded between 2005 & 2006.

Heritage is a mixture of standards, original songs and reflective moments. Hamilton pays homage to people who helped shape his life and career, including his longtime friend, arranger Gerald Wilson. ... but the cream of Heritage is a piping-hot version of the standard “Love Me or Leave Me” featuring singer Marya Lawrence. ~

Brian Gilmore, Jazz TimeAll