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. 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.

Reception
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."

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

Side 1

 * 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

Side 2

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

CD reissue bonus track

 * 1) "Four Strings" (alternate take) (Golson) – 5:11

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

Technical personnel

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