The Head Hunters is an album by American jazz drummer Chico Hamilton featuring performances recorded in 1968 and originally released on the Solid State label.[1]
| The Head Hunters | ||||
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| Released | 1969 | |||
| Recorded | 1968 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 34:11 | |||
| Label | Solid State SS-18050 | |||
| Producer | Chico Hamilton | |||
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Reception
editThe Allmusic review by Scott Yanow called it an "intriguing if erratic set" stating "not essential, but it is a missing link in the long career of Chico Hamilton".[2]
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
Track listing
editAll compositions by Chico Hamilton except as indicated
- "Guitar Willie" - 5:04
- "Reach and Grab It" - 5:30
- "I Found It" - 1:05
- "Head Hunters" - 4:25
- "Conglomerates" - 6:00
- "Ol' Man" (Jimmy Cheatham) - 3:12
- "Cee Ee Jaaa" - 3:25
- "Them's Good Ole Days" - 5:30
Personnel
edit- Chico Hamilton - drums
- Steve Potts - alto saxophone
- Russ Andrews - tenor saxophone
- Robert Ashton - baritone saxophone
- Ray Nance - violin
- Eric Gale - guitar
- Jan Arnet - bass
References
edit- ^ Payne, D., Solid State Records discography accessed June 30, 2015
- ^ a b Yanow, Scott. The Head Hunters – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved June 30, 2015.