A lot of musicians aren’t proud; they’ll do other work, just to be able to play music. I guess that’s the way it’s always going to be – musicians will have to suffer to a certain degree in order to obtain their outlet. Chico Hamilton Read Quote
And I’m happy to say that I’m able to find people wherever I go that are not black, not white – they’re just human beings. That’s where I am, where I’ve been and where I intend to stay. Chico Hamilton Read Quote
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 Read Quote
But you can’t extend, or go beyond any point musically, without the basic fundamentals. Chico Hamilton Read Quote
Luckily, I’m in the position now of being able to play purely because I have the desire to do so. Chico Hamilton Read Quote
I’ve been a little more fortunate, perhaps, than a lot of people have, for the simple reason that I’ve constantly been moving: so nobody can hit me – you know what I mean? Protesting is not the answer – not along those lines. Chico Hamilton Read Quote
I have a company in New York City producing music for commercials, for radio, TV, features, etc. That’s how I’ve been making my living. And now the company is very successful – to the extent that I can afford to come out and play. Chico Hamilton Read Quote
I mean, there’s a hell of a lot of grounds for protest, but you don’t do it through music. Chico Hamilton Read Quote
