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Paul Chambers

Jazz
Hard bop
Be bop
Intrigued by low instruments from an early age, Paul Chambers learned music on the baritone saxophone and tuba before turning to the double bass. After training with Donald Byrd, it was guitarist Kenny Burrell who offered him his first major contract in the late '40s, when he was just 14. He was then hired by Paul Quinichette in the mid-50s. Before playing with Miles Davis, when he became the bassist in his historic first quintet, he had the opportunity to play with other leaders including trombonist J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, Benny Green and Geoge Wallington, with whom he perfor...
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StardustTommy Flanagan and Paul Chambers
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You'd Be So Nice to Come Home ToPaul Chambers
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Autumn LeavesPaul Chambers and Wynton Kelly
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But Not for MeKenny Burrell, Pepper Adams, Tommy Flanagan, Paul Chambers and Kenny Clarke
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Just FriendsCannonball Adderley and Paul Chambers
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Why Was I Born?Art Taylor, Red Garland and Paul Chambers
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StardustTommy Flanagan and Paul Chambers

Paris Style

10:15

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You'd Be So Nice to Come Home ToPaul Chambers

Bass On Top (2007 Rudy Van Gelder Edition)

7:17

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Autumn LeavesPaul Chambers and Wynton Kelly

Someday My Prince Will Come

6:12

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But Not for MeKenny Burrell, Pepper Adams, Tommy Flanagan, Paul Chambers and Kenny Clarke

Introducing Kenny Burrell : The First Blue Note Sessions

3:55

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Just FriendsCannonball Adderley and Paul Chambers

Go

5:15

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Why Was I Born?Art Taylor, Red Garland and Paul Chambers

5:47

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