* 4 THE MUSIC OF PAUL CHAMBERSINTRODUCTION The Music of Paul Chambers is a collection of twenty solos which I feel epitomizes BeBop as played on the bass. Two of the three chapters are devoted to Blues and Rhythm Changes. These song forms were the basis of much of the BeBop improvisations. Chapter three consists of various jazz tunes ranging from standards to more obscure originals by Chambers and his fellow musicians. The material presented here is a visual representation of Paul Chambers’ musical ideas. Hearing the actual record- ings is the only way to feel his self expression. | have chosen to leave out most of the articulations. The chord changes have been placed above the solo as an aid to analysis. My intention is to show the solo as a melody which is based on the changes, but able to stand by itself. | believe Chambers “heard” melodies. I hope this book will be an aid to those who already know Chambers’ work. To those who do not know his work, | hope even more that this will be an inspiration to listen to one of the greatest bassists and a master of improvisation; Paul Chambers. Jim StinnettCONTENTS Chapter | — Blues . Castle Rock . Blue Spring . Trane's Blues . Straight No Chaser Midtown Blues... . . ‘The Lion and The Wolf . Blues for Nica Chapter Il — Rhythm Changes The Theme .... Since | Fell For You Can't See For Lookit Black Out . .. Chasin’ The Bir. Chapter Ill... When Your Lover Has Gone . You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To Its A Blue World Just For Now. . Teach Me Tonight . Paul's Pal...... Syeeda's Song Flute ‘Special Thanks to Mark Minkler Cover Illustration by Paul MetcalfCHAPTER I Castle Rock: (Blues in Bb) from the LP “Can't See For Lookin” by Red Garland, Prestige 7276 Blue Spring: (Blues in F) from the LP “Kenny Dorham/1959" by Kenny Dorham, Prestige 7754 Trane's Blues: (Blues in Bb) from the LP “Workin’ with the Miles Davis Quintet” by Miles Davis, Prestige 7166 Straight No Chaser: (Blues in F) from the LP “Milestones” by Miles Davis, Columbia 9428 Midtown Blues: (Blues in B®) from the LP “Leeway” by Lee Morgan, Blue Note 84034 The Lion and The Wolf: (Blues in BD Minor) from the LP “Leeway” by Lee Morgan, Blue Note 84034 Blues for Nica: (Blues in F) from the LP “The Kenny Drew Trio” by Kenny Drew, Riverside 12-224CASTLE ROCK 8 Fa fr(m7 Fr 8 @ Fr (mt Fa 3° oO bmg F7& Bh Det Ga =e trie m7 7 - & Gr int Fr == siS: : === Bh & a + Bh FA a = 8, Dm Gr lm a > ° G7 on? Fa = 3 8BLUE SPRING Fr B43 3 7 Bh Ao Am7 Dy 3S bm1 Cy Fr bm7 onGm7 er A Dy Gm C7 Ba fr Am? 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Dy mt oaCHAPTER III Visitation: from the LP “High Step” by Paul Chambers/ John Coltrane, Blue Note re-issue series BN-LA451-H2 © When Your Lover Has Gone: from the LP “Tenor Madness” by Sonny Rollins, Prestige 7657 You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To: from the LP “Bass On Top" by Paul Chambers, Blue Note 81569 It’s A Blue World: from the LP “It's A Blue World” by Red Garland, Prestige 7838 Just For Now: from the LP “Capuchin Swing” by Jackie McLean, Blue Note 84038 Teach Me Tonight: from the LP “It's A Blue World” by Red Garland, Prestige 7838 Paul's Pal: from the LP “Tenor Madness” by Sonny Rollins, Prestige 7657 Syeeda's Song Flute: from the LP “Alternate Takes” by John Coltrane, Atlantic SD-1668VISITATION3 FIRST CHORUS : 6 7 Gm Cy, Fimgj7 Gm7 Finej7 Gm7 a Am7 D Bm? £1 Amz Da dm C1 Fngj7 3 Ent) Ay Dm7 grits) bonny 3 Finaj? Gm1 Cy Finaj7 bm? ey Finaj7 6m7 tn Amt Da oA Bmilbs) Eq An? 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