Paul Chambers
Acoustic Bass Solo on
Well, You Needn't

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Paul Chambers's acoustic bass solo is the last of four solos on this recording, following Red Garland on piano. Spanning 1.75 choruses of the 32-bar AABA form in F at a vigorous 240 BPM with a swing feel, red Garland contributes two swinging piano choruses, and bassist Paul Chambers takes an extended solo of nearly two full choruses that showcases his melodic gifts. 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.