Chico Hamilton

Chico Hamilton (d, voc), Cary DeNigris (g),Paul Ramsey (b), Evan Schwam (fl, ts, ss),Karolina Strassmayer (fl, as, ss)Andrew Hadro (fl, cl, as, bs), Jeremy Carlstedt (perc).Special Guests: George Bohanon (tb on 6 tracks),Jimmy Cheatham (b-tb on 5 tracks),Bill Henderson (voc on tracks 3 & 7)Arthur Lee (voc on track 10)

Tracks: 1. Mr. Hamilton, 2. A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That, 3. Ain’t She Sweet4. Yeh Yeh (For Carlos Santana, 5. How’s Your Feelings, 6. You Name It, 7. Don’t Be That Way, 8. Cary’s Footsteps, 9. (If You Think You’re) Groovy, 10. What’s Your Story, MorningGlory?, 11. Without Love (Nothing Matters), 12. Just Play the Melody, 13 .Kerry’s Caravan.

Recorded 2003 - 2005.

“… the veteran drummer is hardly resting on his laurels or simply rehashing old favorites. Mixing it up with seasoned musicians like trombonists Jimmy Cleveland and George Bohanon, along with some talented, much younger multi-reed players such as Karolina Strassmayer, Evan Schwam, and Andrew Hardo, Hamilton signals that he still has a lot to contribute to the world of jazz, with guitarist CaryDeNigris, fender bassist Paul Ramsey, and percussionist Jeremy Carlstedt providing great supportalongside the leader.

Ken Dryden, All Music Guide