• Chico Hamilton - El Chico (Verve Vault Series) (180G) [LP] |
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Chico Hamilton

Chico Hamilton - El Chico (Verve Vault Series) (180G) [LP] |

Chico Hamilton - El Chico (Verve Vault Series) (180G) [LP] |

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Description

Chico Hamilton – El Chico (Verve Vault Series) (180G) [LP]

Description

Released in 1966 on Impulse! and produced by Bob Thiele, El Chico captures drummer and bandleader Chico Hamilton at a moment of stylistic expansion, blending jazz with Latin rhythms, bossa nova, and avant-garde touches. Recorded in New York in August 1965, the album features a distinctive sextet with Jimmy Cheatham (trombone), Sadao Watanabe (alto sax), Gabor Szabo (guitar), Albert Stinson (bass), plus Willie Bobo & Victor Pantoja on percussion, alongside Hamilton on drums. This lineup gives the album its vivid character, combining melodic openness with richly layered rhythm and texture. The program mixes Hamilton originals with outside material, including "People," "Marcheta," and "This Dream." El Chico stands as a key entry in Hamilton's Impulse! period, reflecting his embrace of global influences and a more exploratory, rhythm-driven sound. The Verve Vault series is always mastered from analog tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.

Highlights

  • 180G
  • 8 tracks

Track Listing

Side A
01. El Chico
02. People
03. Marcheta
04. The Dream

Side B
01. Conquistadores
02. El Moors
03. Strange
04. Helena

Format Details

  • Label: Impulse!
  • Genre: Jazz
  • Format: Vinyl
  • Format: Vinyl
  • Genre: JAZZ
  • Released: 2026-12-11

Condition Ratings & Details

NOTE: Every title includes condition ratings. The first rating pertains to the physical media, and the second grade pertains to the sleeve.

NOTE: Images may not be exact. Please refer to the description to determine whether the images are Actual Photos or Photos Not Actual. New records will likely use generic web photos to represent the product.

Condition Ratings

  • MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
  • Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
  • Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
  • Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
  • Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
  • Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.

Sleeve Details

  • PHOTOS ACTUAL: The photo is an original image of the exact item you will receive.
  • PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
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