Chico Hamilton(1921-2013)
- Composer
- Music Department
- Actor
Composer, conductor and drummer who formed his first band with
schoolmates Ernie Royal, Charlie Mingus and Illinois Jacquet. He played
in the orchestras of Lionel Hampton,
Lester Young, Floyd Ray,
Jim Mundy,
Count Basie and
Charlie Barnet. He formed a quartet with
Gerry Mulligan in 1952, and then led his
own quartet. Joining ASCAP in 1959, his popular-instrumental
compositions include "Morning After" and "Theme from Gerald McBoing
Boing".
