40 Quotes by Chico Hamilton


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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 now the company is very successful - to the extent that I can afford to come out and play.

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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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    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 hit me - you know what I mean? Protesting is not the answer - not along those lines.

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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, medicine or anything have one primary concern - mankind.

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    Most people would be disappointed, myself particularly, if I were to come up with the sound of the early 'sixties, or of the 'fifties even.

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

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    You know, there are a lot of jazz players that aren't as contemporary as these young pop players are; they haven't kept up with it.

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