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17 quotes by Chico Hamilton

Chico Hamilton Chico Hamilton appearing at the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival in Tompkins Square Park, New York City, August 26, 2007 Background information Birth name Foreststorn Hamilton Born (1921-09-20)September 20, 1921 Los Angeles, California, U.S. Died November 25, 2013(2013-11-25) (aged 92) Manhattan, New York, U.S. Genres Cool jazz, West Coast jazz, Progressive jazz, Free-jazz, Soul-jazz, Hard bop, Post-bop, Crossover jazz, Jazz...
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I'm quite sure that all true professional artists, of every description, in all walks of life, whether their craft is painting, music, sculpture... →

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I don't dig staying in one groove.

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But you can't extend, or go beyond any point musically, without the basic fundamentals.

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And I'm happy to say that I'm able to find people wherever I go that are not black, not white - they're just human beings. That's... →

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A lot of musicians aren't proud; they'll do other work, just to be able to play music. I guess that's the way it's always going to be... →

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For the last five years I've been in the production business.

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I mean, there's a hell of a lot of grounds for protest, but you don't do it through music.

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Luckily, I'm in the position now of being able to play purely because I have the desire to do so.

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Mentally and physically, I find I can play with these people.

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Personally, I can't see how anyone can produce any beautiful music out of being angry.

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At this stage of my life, I've dedicated myself to playing what I want to play, how I want to play it for the rest of my time. Regardless of... →

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I have a company in New York City producing music for commercials, for radio, TV, features, etc. That's how I've been making my living. And... →

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I've been a little more fortunate, perhaps, than a lot of people have, for the simple reason that I've constantly been moving: so nobody can... →

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