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South Pacific in Hi-Fi

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South Pacific in Hi-Fi
Studio album by
Released1958
RecordedJanuary 15, 24, 29 & 30, 1958
Los Angeles, CA
GenreJazz
LabelWorld Pacific PJ-1238[1]
ProducerRichard Bock
Chico Hamilton chronology
Sweet Smell of Success
(1957)
South Pacific in Hi-Fi
(1958)
Chico Hamilton Trio Introducing Freddie Gambrell
(1958)

South Pacific in Hi-Fi is an album by drummer and bandleader Chico Hamilton featuring jazz interpretations of themes from the Broadway musical South Pacific.[2] It was released in 1958 on the Pacific Jazz label.[3][4]

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
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AllMusic[5]

AllMusic rated the album 3 stars.[5]

Track listing

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All compositions by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II

  1. "A Wonderful Guy" - 3:12
  2. "This Nearly Was Mine" - 3:45
  3. "Dites Moi" - 2:57
  4. "Some Enchanted Evening" - 3:13
  5. "Bali Ha'i" - 4:42
  6. "There Is Nothing Like a Dame" - 3:00
  7. "Younger Than Springtime" - 3:27
  8. "Happy Talk" - 2:55
  9. "A Cockeyed Optimist" - 1:50
  10. "Honey Bun" - 4:17
  11. "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair" - 2:35

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Popoff, Martin (September 8, 2009). "Goldmine Record Album Price Guide". Penguin – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "Reviews of New Pop Records". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. March 24, 1958. p. 63 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ Pacific Jazz Records Catalog: 1200 series accessed June 30, 2015
  4. ^ Edwards, D., Eyries, P. and Callahan, M. Pacific Jazz/Pacifica Album Discography accessed June 30, 2015
  5. ^ a b Allmusic listing accessed June 30, 2015