The Chant (album)

The Chant is the second album by bassist and cellist Sam Jones featuring performances recorded in early 1961 and originally released on the Riverside label.

Reception
Scott Yanow of Allmusic says, "all eight selections in this straightahead set are rewarding".

Track listing

 * 1) "The Chant" (Victor Feldman) – 3:24
 * 2) "Four" (Miles Davis) – 4:23
 * 3) "Blues on Down" (Benny Golson) – 5:45
 * 4) "Sonny Boy" (Lew Brown, Bud DeSylva, Ray Henderson) – 4:54
 * 5) "In Walked Ray" (Sam Jones) – 4:04
 * 6) "Bluebird" (Charlie Parker) – 4:10
 * 7) "Over the Rainbow" (Harold Arlen, Yip Harburg) – 6:37
 * 8) "Off Color" (Rudy Stevenson) – 4:26

Personnel

 * Sam Jones – bass (tracks 1–3 & 8), cello (tracks 4–7)
 * Nat Adderley – cornet
 * Blue Mitchell – trumpet
 * Melba Liston – trombone
 * Cannonball Adderley – alto saxophone
 * Jimmy Heath – tenor saxophone
 * Tate Houston – baritone saxophone
 * Wynton Kelly – piano (tracks 4, 6 & 7)
 * Victor Feldman – piano (tracks 1–3, 5 & 8), vibraphone (tracks 4–7)
 * Les Spann – guitar (tracks 1, 2, 3 & 8)
 * Keter Betts – bass (tracks 4–7)
 * Louis Hayes – drums