Paul Chambers
Acoustic Bass Solo on
Ahmad's Blues

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Paul Chambers's acoustic bass solo is the sole improvisation on this recording of "Ahmad's Blues". Spanning three-quarters of a chorus of the 64-bar form in B♭ at a moderate 115 BPM with a swing feel, Chambers's three-quarter-chorus solo demonstrates the deep influence of Jamal's trio on the Davis quintet, with the pianist's spacious, melodic approach reflected in the way Chambers navigates the extended form. Paul Chambers plays this solo with a bow. Paul Chambers was just 20 to 21 years old at the time of this recording, already displaying remarkable maturity.

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