Bass on Top is the third studio album by American jazz bassist Paul Chambers recorded in 1957 and released on the Blue Note label in October 1957.[1][2][3] It features Chambers in a quartet with guitarist Kenny Burrell, pianist Hank Jones and drummer Art Taylor.

Bass on Top
Studio album by Paul Chambers
Released	October 1957 (1957-10)[1][2]
Recorded	July 14, 1957
Studio	Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey
Genre	Jazz
Length	41:47
Label	Blue Note BLP 1569
Producer	Alfred Lion
Paul Chambers chronology
Whims of Chambers (1957) Bass on Top (1957) Paul Chambers Quintet (1958)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine stated: "The result is a warm, entertaining collection of mainstream jazz that nevertheless rewards close listening".[4]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[4]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[5]

Track listing

1. "Yesterdays" (Otto Harbach, Jerome Kern) - 5:53
2. "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To" (Cole Porter) - 7:16
3. "Chasin' the Bird" (Charlie Parker) - 6:18
4. "Dear Old Stockholm" (Traditional) - 6:44
5. "The Theme" (Miles Davis) - 6:15
6. "Confessin'" (Doc Daugherty, Ellis Reynolds, Al Neiburg) - 4:13
7. "Chamber Mates" (Kenny Burrell, Paul Chambers) - 5:08

Personnel

• Paul Chambers - bass
• Hank Jones - piano
• Kenny Burrell - guitar
• Art Taylor - drums

References