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.Blue Note Records discography accessed January 2, 2011 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."Leggett, S. Allmusic Review accessed January 2, 2011
Track listing All compositions by Paul Chambers, except where noted.
Side 1 "Minor Run-Down" (Benny Golson) – 7:36 "The Hand of Love" – 6:22 "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise" (Oscar Hammerstein II, Sigmund Romberg) – 3:06
Side 2 "Four Strings" (Golson) – 5:26 "What's New?" (Johnny Burke, Bob Haggart) – 5:38 "Beauteous" – 8:05
CD reissue bonus track "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
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