Jazz Greats: Paul Chambers

Paul Laurence Dunbar Chambers, Jr. (April 22, 1935 – January 4, 1969)

Jazz Double Bassist, Paul Chambers, was an influential and in demand musician, that helped to cement the Standing Bass as a solid accompaniment to the Jazz Drummer. His technique was highly regarded; although his tenure was short he made a huge impact. He died from tuberculosis at aged 33 years old in 1969. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Paul Chambers Green Dolphin Street Great bowed bass solo., So what (Miles Davis), Dear Ann, Dear old Stockholm and Whims of chambers

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Chambers

Background information
Birth name	Paul Laurence Dunbar Chambers, Jr.
Born	April 22, 1935 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,United States
Died	January 4, 1969 (aged 33)
Genres	Jazz, modal jazz, bebop,hard bop
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer
Instruments	Double bass
Years active	1954–1969
Labels	Blue Note Records, Prestige Records, Verve Records,Riverside Records
Associated acts	Miles Davis Quintet, John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Kenny Burrell, Red Garland, Lee Morgan, Sonny Clark, Benny Golson, Milt Jackson, Wynton Kelly,Hank Mobley, Art Pepper,Sonny Rollins, Kai Winding,Bud Powell, Wes Montgomery, Nat Adderley,Oliver Nelson, Jackie McLean, J.J. Johnson, Joe Henderson, Johnny Griffin,Curtis Fuller, Gil Evans,Kenny Dorham, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Philly Joe Jones,Thelonious Monk, Clifford Jordan, Kenny Drew