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Paul Chambers Quintet is the fourth studio album by American jazz bassist Paul Chambers recorded in 1957 and released on the Blue Note label in April 1958.[1][2][3] The quintet features trumpeter Donald Byrd, tenor saxophonist Clifford Jordan, pianist Tommy Flanagan and drummer Elvin Jones.

Paul Chambers Quintet
Studio album by Paul Chambers
Released	April 1958 (1958-04)[1][2]
Recorded	May 19, 1957
Studio	Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ
Genre	Jazz
Length	41:24
Label	Blue Note
Producer	Alfred Lion
Paul Chambers chronology
Bass on Top (1957) Paul Chambers Quintet (1958) Go (1959)

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".[4]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Paul Chambers except where noted

1. "Minor Run-Down" (Benny Golson) – 7:36
2. "The Hand of Love" – 6:22
3. "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise" (Oscar Hammerstein II, Sigmund Romberg) – 3:06
4. "Four Strings" (Golson) – 5:26
5. "What's New?" (Johnny Burke, Bob Haggart) – 5:38
6. "Beauteous" – 8:05
7. "Four Strings" [alternate take] (Golson) – 5:11 Bonus track on CD reissue

Personnel

• Paul Chambers – bass
• Donald Byrd – trumpet (tracks 1–2 & 4–7)
• Clifford Jordan – tenor saxophone (tracks 1–2 & 4–7)
• Tommy Flanagan – piano
• Elvin Jones – drums

References

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