The Head Hunters is an album by American jazz drummer Chico Hamilton featuring performances recorded in 1968 and originally released on the Solid State label.[1]

The Head Hunters
Studio album by Chico Hamilton
Released	1969
Recorded	1968
Genre	Jazz
Length	34:11
Label	Solid State SS-18050
Producer	Chico Hamilton
Chico Hamilton chronology
The Gamut (1968) The Head Hunters (1969) El Exigente: The Demanding One (1970)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow called it an "intriguing if erratic set" stating "not essential, but it is a missing link in the long career of Chico Hamilton".[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Chico Hamilton except as indicated

1. "Guitar Willie" - 5:04
2. "Reach and Grab It" - 5:30
3. "I Found It" - 1:05
4. "Head Hunters" - 4:25
5. "Conglomerates" - 6:00
6. "Ol' Man" (Jimmy Cheatham) - 3:12
7. "Cee Ee Jaaa" - 3:25
8. "Them's Good Ole Days" - 5:30

Personnel

• Chico Hamilton - drums
• Steve Potts - alto saxophone
• Russ Andrews - tenor saxophone
• Robert Ashton - baritone saxophone
• Ray Nance - violin
• Eric Gale - guitar
• Jan Arnet - bass

References