Chico Hamilton Musical artist

Chico Hamilton (born Foreststorn Hamilton, September 20, 1921 – November 25, 2013) was an American jazz drummer and bandleader.

Personal facts

Birth date	September 20, 1921
Birth place	California , Los Angeles , United States
Date of death	November 25, 2013
Place of death	Manhattan , United States , New York

associated musical artist	Duke Ellington Dexter Gordon Count Basie Lionel Hampton
Background	Non vocal instrumentalist
genre	West Coast jazz Post-bop Crossover jazz Free jazz Cool jazz Soul jazz Jazz-funk Hard bop Jazz fusion Boogaloo
instrument	Drum kit