Paul Chambers Quintet

Paul Chambers Quintet is the fourth studio album by the American jazz bassist Paul Chambers. It was released through Blue Note Records in April 1958.^[1][2] The recording took place on May 19, 1957.^[3] The quintet features trumpeter Donald Byrd, tenor saxophonist Clifford Jordan, pianist Tommy Flanagan and drummer Elvin Jones.

The AllMusic review by Steve Leggett awarded the album 4 stars stating: "Nothing is particularly innovative with this set, but these tracks don't push or pull against themselves, either, and there's a clear joy coming off of the floor as these musicians, all in the early phases of their careers, do what they do with comforting assurance."^[4]

All compositions by Paul Chambers, except where noted.

1. "Minor Run-Down" (Benny Golson) – 7:36
2. "The Hand of Love" – 6:22
3. "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise" (Oscar Hammerstein II, Sigmund Romberg) – 3:06

1. "Four Strings" (Golson) – 5:26
2. "What's New?" (Johnny Burke, Bob Haggart) – 5:38
3. "Beauteous" – 8:05

7. "Four Strings" (alternate take) (Golson) – 5:11

• Donald Byrd – trumpet (except "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise")
• Clifford Jordan – tenor saxophone (except "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise")
• Tommy Flanagan – piano
• Paul Chambers – bass
• Elvin Jones – drums

• Alfred Lion – producer
• Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer
• Tom Hannan – design
• Robert Levin – liner notes