Intrigued by low instruments from an early age, Paul Chambers learned music on
the baritone saxophone and tuba before turning to the double bass. After
training with Donald Byrd, it was guitarist Kenny Burrell who offered him his
first major contract in the late '40s, when he was just 14. He was then hired by
Paul Quinichette in the mid-50s. Before playing with Miles Davis, when he became
the bassist in his historic first quintet, he had the opportunity to play with
other leaders including trombonist J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, Benny Green and
Geoge Wallington, with whom he perfor...