The Chant is the second album by bassist and cellist Sam Jones featuring performances recorded in early 1961 and originally released on the Riverside label.[1]

The Chant
Studio album by Sam Jones Plus 10
Released	1961
Recorded	January 13 & 26, 1961 Plaza Sound Studios, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	40:26
Label	Riverside RLP 358
Producer	Orrin Keepnews
Sam Jones chronology
The Soul Society (1960) The Chant (1961) Down Home (1962)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[3]

Scott Yanow of Allmusic says, "all eight selections in this straightahead set are rewarding".[2]

Track listing

1. "The Chant" (Victor Feldman) - 3:24
2. "Four" (Miles Davis) - 4:23
3. "Blues on Down" (Benny Golson) - 5:45
4. "Sonny Boy" (Lew Brown, Bud DeSylva, Ray Henderson) - 4:54
5. "In Walked Ray" (Sam Jones) - 4:04
6. "Bluebird" (Charlie Parker) - 4:10
7. "Over the Rainbow" (Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg) - 6:37
8. "Off Color" (Rudy Stevenson) - 4:26

Personnel

• Sam Jones - bass (tracks 1-3 & 8), cello (tracks 4–7)
• Nat Adderley - cornet
• Blue Mitchell - trumpet
• Melba Liston - trombone
• Cannonball Adderley - alto saxophone
• Jimmy Heath - tenor saxophone
• Tate Houston - baritone saxophone
• Wynton Kelly - piano (tracks 4, 6 & 7)
• Victor Feldman - piano (tracks 1–3, 5 & 8), vibraphone (tracks 4–7)
• Les Spann - guitar (tracks 1, 2, 3 & 8)
• Keter Betts - bass (tracks 4–7)
• Louis Hayes - drums

References