THE MUSIC OF PAUL CHAMBERS TRANSCRIBED BY JIM STINNETT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. | hope this book will be an aid to those who already know ‘Chambers’ work. To those who do not know his work, Ihope 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 Lookin’ Black Out ‘Chasin The Bied Chapter Il... Visitation. ‘When Your Lover Has Gone You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To.» ISA Blue World ‘ Just For ow... - “Teach Me Tonight Pauls Pal : ‘Syeedals Song Flute ‘Special Thanks to Mark Minkler Cover Ilustration by Paul MetcalfCHAPTER I Castle Rock: (Blues in BP) 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 BP) 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 BP) from the LP “Leeway” by Lee Morgan, Blue Note 84034 The Lion and The Wolf: (Blues in B> 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mt CASTLE ROCK th sr A _ ewe ee en — B°7 Gr on? FrBLUE SPRING Fr 3 Bis FrTRANE'S BLUES6 8 oT Gm? 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John Coltrane, Blue Note re-issue series BNLA451-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Finej7 Am ors) fing? Art Gmt oth Fngj7 Dy AntGm oD) ‘SECOND Fingj7 Bmrlh®) Fingj CHORE fay fy Amt Dr Gmt oh Gm Am Cr Fmgj7 2 Brn (8? Ey Amt Dy Gmt ar Amt D7l#9) Gm 449) Frngj? 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