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. The recording took place on May 19, 1957. 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."

Track listing

''All compositions by Paul Chambers, except where noted.''

Side 1

  1. "Minor Run-Down" – 7:36
  2. "The Hand of Love" – 6:22
  3. "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise" – 3:06

Side 2

  1. "Four Strings" – 5:26
  2. "What's New?" – 5:38
  3. "Beauteous" – 8:05

CD reissue bonus track

  2. "Four Strings" – 5:11

Personnel

Paul Chambers Quintet

Technical personnel