Paul Chambers
One of the top bassists of 1955-1965, Paul Chambers was among the first in jazz to take creative bowed solos (other than Slam Stewart, who hummed along with his bowing). He grew up in Detroit, where he was part of the fertile local jazz scene. After touring with Paul Quinichette, Chambers went to New York, where he played with the J.J. Johnson-Kai Winding quintet and George Wallington. He spent the bulk of his prime years (1955-1963) as a member of the Miles Davis Quintet, participating in virtually all of Davis' classic recordings of the era. When he left, "Mr. P.C." (as John Coltrane called him in one of his originals) worked with the Wynton Kelly Trio (1963-1966) and freelanced until his death. Chambers, a consistently inspired accompanist who was an excellent soloist, made many recordings during his brief period, including some with Sonny Rollins, Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Donald Byrd, Bud Powell, and Freddie Hubbard, in addition to a few as a leader.
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Discography
17 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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We Three (Rudy Van Gelder Remaster)
Roy Haynes, Phineas Newborn, Paul Chambers
Jazz - Released by Prestige on Nov 14, 1958
The Qobuz Essential Discography24-Bit 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Bass On Top (2007 Rudy Van Gelder Edition)
Jazz - Released by Blue Note Records on Jul 14, 1957
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Whims Of Chambers
Jazz - Released by Blue Note Records on Sep 12, 2019
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We Three [RVG Remaster]
Roy Haynes, Phineas Newborn, Paul Chambers
Jazz - Released by Prestige on Nov 14, 1958
The Qobuz Essential Discography16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
All i Want Is Music
Jazz - Released by All I Want Musique Rec on Feb 7, 2020
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Chambers' Music: A Jazz Delegation From The East
Jazz - Released by EMI MUSIC JAPAN INC. on Jan 1, 1956
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The Capitol Vaults Jazz Series (Remastered)
Jazz - Released by Blue Note Records on Jan 1, 2012
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We Three
Roy Haynes, Phineas Newborn, Paul Chambers
Jazz - Released by Fantasy Records on Nov 14, 1958
The Qobuz Essential Discography16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Just for Music
Jazz - Released by Just for Music Rec on Apr 17, 2020
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Heart of Town
Pop - Released by iM Paolo Schiavone on Dec 4, 2017
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Shinichi Osawa & Paul Chambers present SINGAPORE SWING
Dance - Released by rhythm zone on Jul 27, 2011
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Yeah, Techno!
Techno - Released by Phantasy Sound on Jun 13, 2010
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Chambers of Vengeance
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Super Villain Intl on Dec 25, 2022
24-Bit 44.1 kHz - Stereo