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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. The recording took place on May 19, 1957. The quintet features trumpeter Donald Byrd, tenor saxophonist Clifford Jordan, pianist Tommy Flanagan and drummer Elvin Jones.

Track listing:
All compositions by Paul Chambers, except where noted.

Side 1
“Minor Run-Down” (Benny Golson) – 7:36
“The Hand of Love” – 6:22
“Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise” (Oscar Hammerstein II, Sigmund Romberg) – 3:06
Side 2
“Four Strings” (Golson) – 5:26
“What’s New?” (Johnny Burke, Bob Haggart) – 5:38
“Beauteous” – 8:05

Personnel:
Paul Chambers Quintet:
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

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Released: April 1958
Recorded: May 19, 1957
Studio: Van Gelder Studio
Hackensack, New Jersey
Length: 41:24
Label: Blue Note
BLP 1564
Producer: Alfred Lion