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South Pacific in Hi-Fi
Studio album by Chico Hamilton Quintet
Released	1958
Recorded	January 15, 24, 29 & 30, 1958 Los Angeles, CA
Genre	Jazz
Label	World Pacific PJ-1238
Producer	Richard 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. It was released in 1958 on the Pacific Jazz label.

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic

AllMusic rated the album 3 stars.

Track listing

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

• Chico Hamilton - drums
• Paul Horn - alto saxophone, flute, arranger
• Fred Katz - cello, arranger
• John Pisano - guitar, arranger
• Hal Gaylor - bass
• Calvin Jackson, Carson Smith - arranger

References

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. ^ Allmusic listing accessed June 30, 2015

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