A chamber jazz jewel featuring drummer Chico Hamilton’s quintet with Buddy Collette on woodwinds, Jim Hall on guitar, Fred Katz on cello, and Carson Smith on bass, this 1955 Pacific Jazz date captured a unique ensemble that created a singular sound with poised, impassioned performances of nuanced, inventive arrangements.

Tracklist

A Nice Day    
My Funny Valentine    
Blue Sands    
The Sage    
The Morning After    
I Want To Be Happy    
Spectacular    
Free Form    
Walking Carson Blues    
Buddy Boo