Dedicated Quote by Chico Hamilton

“At this stage of my life, I've dedicated myself to playing what I want to play, how I want to play it for the rest of my time. Regardless of whether one might like it or one might not like it, this is where I am.” quote by Chico Hamilton — Download Open image

“At this stage of my life, I've dedicated myself to playing what I want to play, how I want to play it for the rest of my time. Regardless of whether one might like it or one might not like it, this is where I am.”

Chico Hamilton

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

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

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For the last five years I've been in the production business.

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

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