Chico Hamilton
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Summary
Chico Hamilton was born on September 20, 1921[1], in Los Angeles[2]. He died on November 25, 2013[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a composer[5], jazz musician[6], percussionist[7], film score composer[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,185 views/month, #7,159 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: September 21, 1921[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[13]
- Occupation: musician[14]
- Educated at: Jefferson High School (Los Angeles)[15]
- Award received: NEA Jazz Masters[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Genre: jazz[18], free jazz[19]
- Commons category: Chico Hamilton[20]
- Cause of death: disease[21]
- Family name: Hamilton[22]
- Given name: Chico[23]
- Official website: http://www.joyousshout.com[24]
- Manner of death: natural causes[25]
- Instrument: drum kit[26]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Different from: Ian Hamilton[29]
Why It Matters
Chico Hamilton has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Chico Hamilton born?
Chico Hamilton's place of birth was Los Angeles[2].
Where did Chico Hamilton die?
Chico Hamilton passed away in New York City[4].
What did Chico Hamilton do for work?
Chico Hamilton worked as a composer[5], jazz musician[6], percussionist[7], film score composer[8], and actor[9].
Where did Chico Hamilton go to school?
Chico Hamilton was educated at Jefferson High School (Los Angeles)[15].
What awards did Chico Hamilton receive?
Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters[16].