Reunion

In 1989, 34 years after the formation of the somewhat unique Chico Hamilton Quintet, the original members (with one exception) reunited for a tour and this Soul Note recording. In addition to drummer Hamilton, Buddy Collette (heard on flute, clarinet and alto), cellist Fred Katz, bassist Carson Smith, and guitarist John Pisano (Jim Hall's first replacement) complete the group. This studio session only includes one standard remake of "I Want to Be Happy" and is comprised of then-recent originals by band members, with two selections ("Brushing with B" and "Conversation") being freely improvised duets by Collette and Hamilton. So, rather than merely being an exercise in nostalgia, this excellent set features the Quintet members as they sounded in the late '80s, creating new music for their classic sound.

~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Artist: Chico Hamilton Quintet

Album: Reunion

Year: 1989

Label: Soul Note

Personnel:

Buddy Collette: Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone

Fred Katz: Cello

John Pisano: Guitar

Carson Smith: Bass

Chico Hamilton: Drums, Vocal

Track List:

1. I Want To Be Happy
2. Delightful, Charming And Cool
3. Brushing With B
4. Ain't Nobody Calling Me
5. Magali
6. Shirley
7. Conversation
8. These Are The Dues
9. Dreams Of Youth
10. Five Friends
11. Reunion

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