The Further Adventures of El Chico

by Chico Hamilton

The Further Adventures of El Chico cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: August 1966
  • Label: Impulse!
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 34:35
  • Community rating: 3.47/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Fusing intricate Latin rhythms with smooth chamber jazz aesthetics, 'The Further Adventures of El Chico' stands as a highly accessible entry in Chico Hamilton's discography. The drummer orchestrates a groove-centric session for Impulse!, leaning on diverse percussion elements and a lighter, playful approach to the jazz idiom.

Genres

Descriptors: Fusion, improvisation, instrumental, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. Got My Mojo Working (But It Just Won't Work On You) (3:06)
  2. Who Can I Turn To (3:38)
  3. That Boy With That Long Hair (4:11)
  4. Daydream (2:11)
  5. The Shadow Of Your Smile (3:14)
  6. Evil Eye (3:17)
  7. Monday Monday (2:23)
  8. Manila (4:48)
  9. My Romance (2:50)
  10. Stella By Starlight (4:53)

Credits

  • Chico Hamilton - primary artist, drums, written-by
  • Charlie Mariano - alto saxophone
  • Richard Davis - bass
  • Ron Carter - bass
  • Jerome Richardson - flute, alto flute
  • Gabor Szabo - guitar, written-by
  • Victor Pantoja - percussion [latin]
  • Willie Bobo - percussion [latin]

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