Personally, I can't see how anyone can produce any beautiful music out of being angry.

- Chico Hamilton

Musicians have to suffer to a certain degree in order to obtain their outlet.

- Chico Hamilton

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 c…

- Chico Hamilton

But you can't extend, or go beyond any point musically, without the basic fundamentals.

- Chico Hamilton

I don't dig staying in one groove.

- Chico Hamilton

I mean, there's a hell of a lot of grounds for protest, but you don't do it through music.

- Chico Hamilton

I'm quite sure that all true professional artists, of every description, in all walks of life, whether their craft is painting, music, sculpture, med…

- Chico Hamilton

Luckily, I'm in the position now of being able to play purely because I have the desire to do so.

- Chico Hamilton

A lot of musicians aren't proud; they'll do other work, just to be able to play music. I guess that's the way it's always going to be - musicians wil…

- Chico Hamilton