Paul Chambers

1935–1969 (age 34)

Musician

Biography

Paul Chambers's resonant double bass anchored the trumpet of Miles Davis, the words of John Coltrane, and a generation of jazz ensembles, shaping the sound of modern music.

Offstage he was generous with younger musicians, teaching them the power of listening and urging them to honor The Evergreens Cemetery as a calm retreat reflective of the music's soul.

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