Chico Hamilton

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On The Beat with Jeremy Carlstedt: Talks Recordings, Influences, and Gear

Photo by Avraham Bank. Hello Modern Drummer readers! This is New York City-based drummer/percussionist/songwriter Jeremy Carlstedt, and I’m happy to be here “On The Beat” sharing some of my past, present, and future with you. Since moving to New York…

Modern Drummer
Dec 4, 2017

EUPHORIA Celebrates the Music of Composer/Drummer Chico Hamilton In Monthly Concert Series

Marking his 65th CD and final in-studio recording session, NEA jazz master and legendary composer/drummer Foreststorn “Chico” Hamilton (1921-2013) shares his highly anticipated posthumous album The Inquiring Mind (Release Date: 2.25.14). Featuring his long-time quintet EUPHORIA, this 19-track album includes newly composed…

Modern Drummer
Mar 13, 2014

EVENT - Celebrating the Life & Music of Legendary Drummer Chico Hamilton

EUPHORIA Presents Celebrating the Life & Music of Foreststorn “Chico" Hamilton, featuring Chico's longstanding Euphoria ensemble with Paul Ramsey (bass), Evan Schwam (flute + reeds), Jeremy Carlstedt (drums + percussion), Mayu Saeki (flute) & Nick Demopolous (guitar). Chico Hamilton passed away…

Modern Drummer
Dec 10, 2013

Chico Hamilton: 1921–2013

Jazz drummer Foreststorn “Chico” Hamilton died this past Monday at the age of ninety-two. Hamilton was notable for his refined approach to the drumset, which leaned more heavily on creative orchestrations than on flash, an approach that in the 1950s…

Modern Drummer
Nov 27, 2013

Celebrating The Life & Music Of Legendary Drummer Chico Hamilton

Monthly Concert Series Featuring Euphoria Euphoria Presents Celebrating the Life & Music of Foreststorn “Chico" Hamilton, featuring Chico's longstanding Euphoria ensemble with Paul Ramsey (bass), Evan Schwam (flute and reeds), Jeremy Carlstedt (drums and percussion), Mayu Saeki (flute), and Nick Demopolous…

Modern Drummer
Oct 15, 2013
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Legendary Drummer Chico Hamilton Continues Monthly Concert Series At NYC's DROM

As evidenced on his latest recording Revelation (Joyous Shout!), 90 year-old drummer/leader Forestorn “Chico” Hamilton is still creating vivid, positive, uplifting, and relevant music. Saluted by the Kennedy Center as a "Living Jazz Legend", and appointed to the President’s Council…

Modern Drummer
Sep 7, 2012

September Web Update News

Mark Schulman has been touring with Foreigner all summer and is also on the band’s three-disc set Feels Like the First Time, containing two audio CDs and a live concert DVD. For more, visit www.foreigneronline.com. Also check out Mark’s article…

Modern Drummer
Sep 21, 2011

Chico Hamilton

Drummer Steve Davis recalls when The Lynne Arriale Trio, of which he is a member, played at a jazz festival with Chico Hamilton's group a couple of years ago. "I complimented Chico on how great his band sounded," Davis says.…

Modern Drummer
May 12, 2004
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