My roots and Victor's are j... by Chico Hamilton, an American Musician

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“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 tremendously exciting players.”

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Name: Chico Hamilton

Nationality: American

Date of Birth: Sep 21, 1921

Profession: Musician

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