Paul Chambers Quintet

1958 studio album by the Paul Chambers Quintet

Paul Chambers Quintet is the fourth studio album by the American jazz bassist Paul Chambers. It was released through Blue Note Records in April 1958.^[1][2] The recording took place on May 19, 1957.^[3] The quintet features trumpeter Donald Byrd, tenor saxophonist Clifford Jordan, pianist Tommy Flanagan and drummer Elvin Jones.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Steve Leggett awarded the album 4 stars stating: "Nothing is particularly innovative with this set, but these tracks don't push or pull against themselves, either, and there's a clear joy coming off of the floor as these musicians, all in the early phases of their careers, do what they do with comforting assurance."^[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Paul Chambers, except where noted.

Side 1

1. "Minor Run-Down" (Benny Golson) – 7:36
2. "The Hand of Love" – 6:22
3. "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise" (Oscar Hammerstein II, Sigmund Romberg) – 3:06

Side 2

1. "Four Strings" (Golson) – 5:26
2. "What's New?" (Johnny Burke, Bob Haggart) – 5:38
3. "Beauteous" – 8:05

CD reissue bonus track

7. "Four Strings" (alternate take) (Golson) – 5:11

Personnel

Paul Chambers Quintet

• Donald Byrd – trumpet (except "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise")
• Clifford Jordan – tenor saxophone (except "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise")
• Tommy Flanagan – piano
• Paul Chambers – bass
• Elvin Jones – drums

Technical personnel

• Alfred Lion – producer
• Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer
• Tom Hannan – design
• Robert Levin – liner notes

References

1. "April Album Releases" (PDF). The Cash Box. The Cash Box Publishing Co. Inc., NY. 12 April 1958. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
2. "Paul Chambers Quintet". Billboard. The Billboard Publishing Co. 28 April 1958. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
3. Blue Note Records discography accessed January 2, 2011
4. Leggett, S. Allmusic Review accessed January 2, 2011