Paul Chambers biography project

Rob,

I am begining a research project on Paul Chambers and finding that there is very little written about him specifically (as I'm sure you already know). The project is for a doctorate in jazz studies from the Univ. of Illinois.

I would be very interested in getting a copy of your book when it is completed and citing you as the most recent and comprehensive source. Be sure to let the talkbass community know when and where this book becomes available!

Also, if you'd like to compare notes please feel free to email me, although I will admit I am in the early stages of research here.
Thanks,
JB Faires

 

I'm glad to hear of this renewed interest in Paul Chambers and look forward to both books. I only hope that, as students of music, you will devote a few chapters to his music, his technique, his solo style, and his walking style, unlike most biographies of jazz musicians that are written by journalists more interested in drug use and name dropping.

 

I can't wait for this bio to come out. When I began to study the UB, Mr PC was someone I'd heard of, but to tell the truth, Mingus, Brown & Carter were the ones I'd listened to the most. Then I discovered PC's music and KABLAMO. When I found out how many people he played with, I was'nt surprised.

Unfortunately, like Scott, another genius of the bass taken from us way too soon.

gomez

 

Sorry for not having anything to help you but I wish you luck.

Ill be eagerly waiting for your book

 

Rob,

I'd like to buy a copy when it's finished. Please keep me informed!

As far as info about the man, you might email Jim Stinnett, a bass professor at Berklee College of Music, and also talk to Shane Allessio, a student of his. They are both Berklee's resident experts on PC, from what I understand. Good luck!

Edited to add links:

http://www.jimstinnett.com - You can email him from here. Tell him Mama Dave from Bass Lines '07 sent ya.
http://www.berklee.edu/faculty/detail.php?id=422&type=department&value=WP&skip=0 - Jim's bio page @ Berklee.edu
http://www.myspace.com/jimstinnett (he doesn't use it much)

http://www.myspace.com/allessio - Shane's MySpace & contact info

 

Likewise, put me down for an advance order!

 

Any news on this project?

 

you might want to try and track down larry ridley and chris white. they were both friends with paul. im not saying that i'm sure they'd be willing to help, but it might be worth checking in to .

 

Dear Rob,

I was just wondering how the biography you are writing about Paul was going? Have you got any closer to finishing it yet? I worked at a London Literary Agency for 14 years from 1990 to 2004 and still have contacts there, so if you were looking for an Agent to try to sell the book once completed, I'd be happy to recommend you to somebody.
All I'd want in return was the satisfaction of reading the finished product as I've been a fan of this bass player for quite some time.
Best wishes,
Michael, Holbeach, Lincs.

 

It looks like he might have finished it!

Amazon.com: Mr. P.C: The Life and Music of Paul Chambers (Popular Music History) (9781845536367): R. Palmer: Books

 

"This title has not yet been released.
You may pre-order it now and we will deliver it to you when it arrives."

Getting closer, at least...

 

Rob, I pre-ordered your book. Amazon has told me that it's shipped. Is this real? I'm excited!

 

I will own this as soon as humanly possible. Thank you!!

 

My copy arrived. It's too bad I have to be at work all day.

 

Really enjoying this book!

 

My favorite quote pertaining to Mr PC came from guitarist Barney Kessel in a Downbeat interview. When asked to define 'swing' he said, "Any 2 consecutive notes from Paul Chambers"

 

This looks great, Jim.
http://www.amazon.com/Mr-P-C-Chambe...&qid=1358547203&sr=8-1&keywords=Paul+Chambers

Will the book be out relatively soon on Kindle? I'd prefer Kindle, but if it's not out soon electronically, I'll go ahead and order the print version. Congratulations!