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The Dealer is a 1966 release by jazz drummer/bandleader Chico Hamilton. It was first released by Impulse! Records (AS-9130). All tracks are originals, composed by Hamilton and some arranged by Jimmy Cheatham. The exceptions are “For Mods Only”, composed by free jazz saxophonist Archie Shepp, who features on the track playing piano; some licks played by guitarist, Larry Coryell, from which Mick Taylor (of Bluesbreakers and The Rolling Stones) later used with The Stones; and “Larry of Arabia” by Larry Coryell, here supposedly making his first recording. Original Label. LP Impulse A-9130 1968 *****