Jimmy Hamilton

Jimmy Hamilton
A longtime member of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, Jimmy Hamilton's cool vibratoless tone and advanced style (which was ultimately influenced by bop) initially bothered some listeners more accustomed to Barney Bigard's warmer New Orleans sound, but Hamilton eventually won them over with his brilliant playing. As opposed to how he sounded on clarinet, Hamilton's occasional tenor playing was gutsy and emotional. Prior to joining Ellington, he had worked with Lucky Millinder, Jimmy Mundy, and most...
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Jimmy Hamilton Rediscovered Live at the Buccaneer
By: Jimmy Hamilton
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Listen to Songs by Hamilton, Jimmy Stranger On The Shore, Misty, Shadow Of Your Smile
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Jimmy Hamilton Jimmy Hamilton & The New York Jazz Quintet
By: Jimmy Hamilton
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Bohemia After Dark, I Get a Kick Out of You, Blues in My Ro...
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