| Details | | Contributing Artists: | Archie Shepp, Charles Lloyd, Gabor Szabo, Larry Coryell, Richard Davis | | Distributor: | Universal Distribution | | Recording Type: | Studio | | Recording Mode: | Stereo | | SPAR Code: | DDD |
Album Notes
Personnel includes: Chico Hamilton (vocals, drums, percussion); Jimmy Cheatham (conductor); Albert Stinson (vocals, bass); Arnie Lawrence (alto saxophone); Charles Lloyd (tenor saxophone, flute); Jimmy Woods (tenor saxophone); George Bohanon (trombone, maracas, percussion); Archie Shepp (piano); Ernie Hayes (organ); Larry Coryell, Gabor Szabo (guitar); Richard Davis (bass); Willie Bobo (maracas, cowbell).
Producer: Bob Thiele.
Reissue producer: Michael Cuscuna.
Recorded at RCA Recording Studio, New York, New York on September 9, 1966; the Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on September 18, 1962 and March 15, 1965. Includes liner notes by George Hoefer.
Digitally remastered using 20-bit technology by Erick Labson (MCA Music Media Studios).
As a drummer, Chico Hamilton probably never got the full recognition he deserved. However, his ability to recognize and hire young talent kept him in the limelight throughout much of the 1950s and '60s. THE DEALER is a good example of Hamilton's musical vision. The most significant aspect of this release is the introduction of a 23-year-old Larry Coryell, who went on to become one of the foremost jazz guitarists in the world.
THE DEALER finds its groove on the fourth track, "Baby, You Know," which is a beautiful, laidback ballad. On this tune, Coryell plays with all the heart and soul of a seasoned bluesman. He also intersperses Wes Montgomery-like bop lines in between the saxophone melody, proving that he's more than just a blues enthusiast. Coryell's own composition "Larry of Arabia" is another slow blues that highlights the fiery young guitarist. Overall, Coryell's creative mix of blues and bebop complements Hamilton's understated drumming, as well as alto player Arnie Lawrence's hard-bop style. This is definitely a fascinating listen, and one of Hamilton's finest albums.
Editorial Reviews
4 out of 5 - ...this 1966 album still holds a charm as jazz, rock and Larry Coryell's electric guitar slide between sambas, Eastern tonalities and early lounge...
Down Beat (02/01/2000)
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