
Originally recorded in 1957 and revered among jazz aficionados, Bass On Top showcases the remarkable talents of bassist Paul Chambers alongside an all-star lineup featuring Hank Jones, Kenny Burrell, and Art Taylor. This album captures Chambers at the height of his creative powers, delivering melodic solos and sophisticated interplay that helped redefine the role of the bass in modern jazz.
Highlights include the elegantly arranged chamber-jazz take on Jerome Kern’s “Yesterdays” and a lightly swinging rendition of “Dear Old Stockholm.” Mastered from the original analog tapes and part of the celebrated Blue Note Tone Poet Series, Bass On Top remains a timeless statement of artistry and jazz innovation.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Blue Note
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 01/29/2021
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TRACKS
A1. Yesterdays
A2. You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
A3. Chasin' The Bird
B1. Dear Old Stockholm
B2. The Theme
B3. Confessin'
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