Ever since Joe Chambers made his recording debut on Freddie Hubbard‘s classic LP, Breaking Point! he‘s
remained a nearly peerless jazz figure in terms of consummate musicianship. His career throughout the
1960s established Chambers as both a noteworthy hard-bop and avant-garde jazz drummer and as an
intriguing composer, particularly through his partnership with vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson. Chambers
released his debut LP, The Almoravid in 1974 for Muse Records. After recording several other releases
for the Denon, Candid and Blue Note labels, Chambers reconnected with Muse’s Joe Fields in 2005 and
released The Outlaw in 2006. Here on his newest disc Chambers reflects all of his well-honed talents
as superb multi-instrumentalist, composer and bandleader in a pared down trio setting with bassist Ira
Coleman and pianist Rick Germanson. time.
