Paul Chambers

RUDY VAN GELDER EDITION

4 1/2 STARS ALL MUSIC GUIDE

Bass on Top is another thoroughly engaging set of straight-ahead, mainstream jazz from Paul Chambers. The bassist leads a quartet comprised of guitarist Kenny Burrell, pianist Hank Jones, and drummer Art Taylor through a selection of standards, including "Yesterdays," "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To," and "Dear Old Stockholm," as well as a handful of contemporary jazz numbers and originals. There's a relaxed, friendly atmosphere to the music, both in its tone and in the fact that Chambers lets Jones and Burrell have some time in the spotlight. The result is a warm, entertaining collection of mainstream jazz that nevertheless rewards close listening.

PERSONNEL:

• HANK JONES, piano
• KENNY BURRELL, guitar
• PAUL CHAMBERS, bass
• ART TAYLOR, drums

Hackensack, N.J., July 14, 1957.

TRACKS:

• 01. Yesterdays
• 02. You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
• 03. Chasin' The Bird
• 04. Dear Old Stockholm
• 05. The Theme
• 06. Confessin'
• 07. Chamber Mates