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… — Chico Hamilton Copy Share Image
In fact, I had to make an enormous adjustment to this, not only in listening to it but in playing with it. It's a… — Chico Hamilton Copy Share Image
Luckily, I'm in the position now of being able to play purely because I have the desire to do so. — Chico Hamilton Copy Share Image
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… — Chico Hamilton Copy Share Image
My roots and Victor's are jazz, basically, but these two young fellows that we have with us come out of rock bands. And they're… — Chico Hamilton Copy Share Image
I mean, there's a hell of a lot of grounds for protest, but you don't do it through music. — Chico Hamilton Copy Share Image
Musicians have to suffer to a certain degree in order to obtain their outlet. — Chico Hamilton Copy Share Image
But you can't extend, or go beyond any point musically, without the basic fundamentals. — Chico Hamilton Copy Share Image
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… — Chico Hamilton Copy Share Image
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.… — Chico Hamilton Copy Share Image
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… — Chico Hamilton Copy Share Image
