Whims of Chambers
Whims of Chambers is a studio album by the jazz bassist Paul Chambers. It was released through Blue Note Records circa January 1957. The sextet assembled for the recording consists of trumpeter Donald Byrd, saxophonist John Coltrane, guitarist Kenny Burrell, Horace Silver, Chambers and Philly Joe Jones.
Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states, "This is a fine effort and would be worth picking up by straightahead jazz fans even if John Coltrane had not participated."Personnel
Paul Chambers Sextet
- Paul Chambers – bass
- Donald Byrd – trumpet
- John Coltrane – tenor saxophone
- Kenny Burrell – guitar
- Horace Silver – piano
- Philly Joe Jones – drums
Technical personnel
- Alfred Lion – producer
- Rudy [Van Gelder] – recording engineer
- Reid Miles – design
- Francis Wolff – photography
- Leonard Feather – liner notes