Paul Chambers

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Leader: Cozfunkel
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Created on: 11 Oct 2009
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An appreciation group for one of the greatest and most influential bass players in the world.

April 22, 1935 – January 4, 1969

"Paul Laurence Dunbar Chambers, Jr. (April 22, 1935 – January 4, 1969) was one of the most influential jazz bassists of the 20th century. A prominent figure in many rhythm sections during the 1950s and 1960s, his importance in the development of jazz bass can be measured not only by the length and breadth of his work in this short period but also his impeccable time, intonation, and virtuosic improvisations."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Chambers

Not only a great band leader in his own regard,he also played on some of the most important jazz albums ever including Miles Davis Kind of blue & Coltrane's Blue Train.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Chambers#Discography

http://www.capopandjazzcouncil.com/

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“Recommended Paul Chambers albums.” March 2011

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“Favourite Chambers performance?” (1) March 2011

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December 2011
Lalena87

nice photo! :-)

December 2011
jazzncoffee

Just joined, thanks for creating the group. Chambers is an epic talent that most people don't realize he is as important as he is. Sideman of some of the greatest jazz recordings of all time. Recently got "Bass On Top" and I dig, anyone recommend me a second album to get from him as a band leader?

March 2011
Cozfunkel

I really thought this would be more popular :( thanks to those who've joined.

December 2009
Konkapa

Bass On Top

October 2009
MouseyTongue

Mr P.C.

October 2009