The Three Faces of Chico

The editors of AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars, and reviewer Bruce Eder called it "one of the most diversely textured and wide-ranging of all Chico Hamilton albums," as well as "a fine showcase" for Hamilton "as a triple-threat artist: drummer extraordinaire..., vocalist..., and, of course, leader."

A writer for Billboard called the recording "a versatile album with jockey appeal," and wrote: "In addition to his flashy virtuosity as a drummer on this LP, Hamilton displays an interesting vocal talent... his quintet... swings effectively."

All compositions by Chico Hamilton except as indicated

1. "Miss Movement" (Eric Dolphy), 2:16
2. "She's Funny That Way" (Richard A. Whiting, Neil Moret), 2:49
3. "Trinkets", 4:27
4. "More Than You Know" (Vincent Youmans, Billy Rose, Edward Eliscu), 5:53
5. "The Best Things in Life Are Free" (Buddy DeSylva, Lew Brown, Ray Henderson), 2:37
6. "Where or When" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart), 2:25
7. "Happy Little Dance", 2:14
8. "Newport News" (Kenny Dorham), 4:37
9. "I Don't Know Why (I Just Do)" (Fred E. Ahlert, Roy Turk), 2:56
10. "No Speak No English, Man", 0:26

• Chico Hamilton, drums, vocals
• Eric Dolphy, alto saxophone, bass clarinet, flute
• Paul Horn, alto saxophone (tracks 2, 5, 6 & 9)
• Buddy Collette, tenor saxophone (tracks 2, 5, 6 & 9)
• Bill Green, baritone saxophone (tracks 2, 5, 6 & 9)
• Nathan Gershman, cello
• Dennis Budimir, guitar
• Wyatt Ruther, double bass