Whims of Chambers

Whims of Chambers is a studio album by the jazz bassist Paul Chambers. It was released through Blue Note Records circa January 1957. The sextet assembled for the recording consists of trumpeter Donald Byrd, saxophonist John Coltrane, guitarist Kenny Burrell, Horace Silver, Chambers and Philly Joe Jones.

Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states, "This is a fine effort and would be worth picking up by straightahead jazz fans even if John Coltrane had not participated."

Paul Chambers Sextet

 * Donald Byrd – trumpet
 * John Coltrane – tenor saxophone
 * Kenny Burrell – guitar
 * Horace Silver – piano
 * Paul Chambers – bass
 * Philly Joe Jones – drums

Technical personnel

 * Alfred Lion – producer
 * Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer
 * Reid Miles – design
 * Francis Wolff – photography
 * Leonard Feather – liner notes