Paul Chambers
Acoustic Bass Solo on
Bob's Boys

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Paul Chambers's acoustic bass solo is the sixth and final solo on Hank Mobley's "Bob's Boys" from the 1956 Tenor Conclave album, following the four tenors and Red Garland's piano. He takes two choruses of the 12-bar blues form at 201 BPM in F, closing the solo section with a bass statement that demonstrates the melodic clarity and rhythmic drive he brought to every session. At just 20 to 21 years old, Chambers was already one of the most in-demand bassists in jazz, and his blues solo here shows why.

Paul Chambers was 20 to 21 years old at the time.