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Paul Laurence Dunbar Chambers Jr. (April 22, 1935 – January 4, 1969) [1] was an American jazz double bassist. A fixture of rhythm sections during the 1950s and 1960s, he has become one of the most widely-known jazz bassists of the hard bop era. [ 2 ]
May 11, 2021 · The life of the late Paul Chambers was short, but his influence on double bass in the world of jazz is huge. Chambers was born in 1935, and his first musical steps included jamming on the baritone horn and the tuba.
Feb 20, 2024 · One of the premier bassists in jazz history, Paul Chambers had it all: a beautiful tone, a fluid technique, a great choice of notes, impeccable time and a magnificent sense of swing. He could even take a bowed solo and keep it interesting and in tune.
- Chet Baker in New York. Although Paul Chambers’ bass work was firmly rooted in the East Coast scene of bop and modal jazz for most of his career, he does appear on several of the great cool records of the day too.
- On the Spot! Jaki Byard is both bandleader and part of the rhythm section as pianist for this Prestige session. He and Chambers are accompanied by Billy Higgins on drums.
- Blue Train. John Coltrane brought in his Miles Davis bandmates Paul Chambers and Philly Joe Jones for this Blue Note Record – an outing firmly rooted in the hard bop style of the day.
- Giant Steps. Everyone who’s ever studied jazz has grappled with the notorious cyclical chord changes from the title track on this album. It was, in fact, named after the bass line which Chambers had to deal with.
Dec 7, 2021 · Story and review of the jazz bass legend Paul Chambers' third record on Blue Note, Bass On Top, with the brilliant accompaniment of Kenny Burrell, Hank Jones and Art Taylor.
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Apr 22, 2023 · Celebrate the life of jazz bass legend Paul Chambers on his birthday, exploring his musical journey, collaborations, and unforgettable contributions to jazz history.
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Jan 12, 2023 · Paul Chambers, the leader of the album, was known for his innovative and virtuosic bass playing, setting the standard for future bassists. Kenny Burrell, the guitarist on the album, was already well-established in the jazz scene, with a signature style that perfectly complemented Chambers’ bass.