Chico Hamilton

American musician (1921–2013)
Person human Q495781
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Chico Hamilton

Summary

Chico Hamilton is a human[1]. He was born in Los Angeles[2]. He was born on September 20, 1921[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on November 25, 2013[5]. He worked as a composer[6], jazz musician[7], percussionist[8], and film score composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (632 views/month, #7,159 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Los Angeles[2], Chico Hamilton…
  • Chico Hamilton died in New York City[4].
  • Chico Hamilton was born on September 20, 1921[3].
  • Chico Hamilton was born on September 21, 1921[11].
  • Chico Hamilton died on November 25, 2013[5].
  • Chico Hamilton held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Chico Hamilton is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].
  • Chico Hamilton worked as a composer[6].
  • Chico Hamilton worked as a jazz musician[7].
  • Chico Hamilton's professions included percussionist[8].
  • Chico Hamilton's professions included film score composer[9].
  • Chico Hamilton was educated at Jefferson High School (Los Angeles)[14].
  • Chico Hamilton received the NEA Jazz Masters[15].
  • Chico Hamilton is recorded as male[16].
  • Chico Hamilton's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Chico Hamilton's genre is jazz[18].
  • Chico Hamilton's genre is free jazz[19].
  • Chico Hamilton's Commons category is recorded as Chico Hamilton[20].
  • The cause of death was disease[21].
  • Chico Hamilton's family name is recorded as Hamilton[22].
  • Chico Hamilton's given name is recorded as Chico[23].
  • Chico Hamilton's official website is recorded as http://www.joyousshout.com[24].
  • Chico Hamilton's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Chico Hamilton's instrument is recorded as drum kit[26].
  • Chico Hamilton's described by source is recorded as Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Chico Hamilton's place of birth was Los Angeles[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 20, 1921[3] and September 21, 1921[11]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].

Education

Chico Hamilton's education included a stint at Jefferson High School (Los Angeles)[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], jazz musician[7], percussionist[8], and film score composer[9].

Recognition

Chico Hamilton received the NEA Jazz Masters[15].

Death and Burial

Chico Hamilton died on November 25, 2013[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was disease[21].

Why It Matters

Chico Hamilton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (632 views/month, #7,159 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

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 composer[6], jazz musician[7], percussionist[8], and film score composer[9].

Where did Chico Hamilton go to school?

Chico Hamilton was educated at Jefferson High School (Los Angeles)[14].

What awards did Chico Hamilton receive?

Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation composer, jazz musician, percussionist +1
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