The type of band that I have now, the type of music that we're playing you either like it or you dislike it. If you dislike it, you probably don't know why. By the same token, you can't even really say why you like it.
I mean, there's a hell of a lot of grounds for protest, but you don't do it through music. - 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 don't dig staying in one groove. - Chico Hamilton
I don't dig staying in one groove.
But you can't extend, or go beyond any point musically, without the basic fundamentals. - Chico Hamilton
But you can't extend, or go beyond any point musically, without the basic fundamentals.
Personally, I can't see how anyone can produce any beautiful music out of being angry. - Chico Hamilton
Personally, I can't see how anyone can produce any beautiful music out of being angry.
Musicians have to suffer to a certain degree in order to obtain their outlet. - Chico Hamilton
Musicians have to suffer to a certain degree in order to obtain their outlet.
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
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…
For the last five years I've been in the production business. - Chico Hamilton
For the last five years I've been in the production business.
Luckily, I'm in the position now of being able to play purely because I have the desire to do so. - Chico Hamilton
Luckily, I'm in the position now of being able to play purely because I have the desire to do so.
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
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…
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