The fourth version of
the Chico Hamilton Quintet only recorded two albums (including one of movie melodies) and was the least known of his early groups. However, this generally excellent album is significant for introducing
Charles Lloyd (who here plays flute and alto instead of tenor). The other three musicians (cellist
Nate Gershman, pianist Harry Pope and bassist
Bobby Haynes) would all remain quite obscure, and this would be the last album in
Hamilton's famous string of cello groups before the drummer changed directions. Interesting if not essential music, last available on a mid-1980s Columbia LP.