Foreststorn "Chico" Hamilton was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. He came to prominence as sideman for Lester Young, Gerry Mulligan, Count Basie, and Lena Horne. Hamilton became a bandleader,

William Marcel "Buddy" Collette was an American jazz flautist, saxophonist, clarinetist, and studio musician. He was a founding member of the Chico Hamilton Quintet.