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Paul Chambers
From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Artist
The bassist Paul Chambers grew up in Detroit, where there was a rich jazz scene. In 1955, aged twenty, he joined the first quintet of Miles Davis, with whom he stayed until 1963; he therefore also played on Kind of Blue. He also played on dozens of other records for Blue Note and Prestige. His walking bass was firm and precise, and he also often soloed with the bow. John Coltrane wrote the piece Mr. P.C. for him, which appears on Giant Steps. Chambers drank heavily and used drugs; he died of tuberculosis in 1969, aged 33.
Listening
Listening tip. Follow the bass: an even stream of notes on every beat.
Whims of Chambers · Paul Chambers, 1956
Yesterdays · Paul Chambers, 1957
Mr. P.C. · John Coltrane, 1959
Discography
Studio albums
- 1955Bohemia After Dark
- 1956Chambers’ Music
- 1956Jazzmen: Detroit
- 1957Bass on Top
- 1957Interplay for 2 Trumpets and 2 Tenors
- 1957Kenny Drew Trio
- 1957Les Jazz Modes
- 1957Paul Chambers Quintet
- 1957Pretty for the People
- 1959Go
- 1959We Three
- 19601st Bassman
- 1960The Thumper
- 1961Whistle Stop
- 1965Jazz in Japan Recorded in Tokyo
- ?The East/West Controversy
Other work
- 1955–1956’Round About Midnight · Miles Davis
- 1956Whims of Chambers
- 1959Kind of Blue · Miles Davis
- 1959Giant Steps · John Coltrane
In School of Rock
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- Jazz MapNL Map
- Mixtape 5: Jazz FestivalNL Reader
- After Hours: Session 2NL Reader