Paul Chambers - Bass on Top (1957) [1986]

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.

Tracks:

01. Yesterdays (Kern-Harbach) - 5:56
02. You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To (Porter) - 7:19
03. Chasin' the Bird (Parker) - 6:18
04. Dear Old Stockholm (Trad.) - 6:46
05. The Theme (Davis) - 6:16
06. Confessin' (Daugherty-Reynolds-Neiburg) - 4:14
07. Chamber Mates (Chambers-Burrell) - 5:03

Personnel:

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