2021 reissue in a gatefold jacket as part of the Blue Note Tone Poet Series - Bass on Top is another thoroughly engaging set of straight-ahead, mainstream jazz from Paul Chambers. The bassist leads a quartet comprised of guitarist Kenny Burrell, pianist Hank Jones, and drummer Art Taylor through a selection of standards, including "Yesterdays," "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To," and "Dear Old Stockholm," as well as a handful of contemporary jazz numbers and originals. There's a relaxed, friendly atmosphere to the music, both in its tone and in the fact that Chambers lets Jones and Burrell have some time in the spotlight. The result is a warm, entertaining collection of mainstream jazz that nevertheless rewards close listening.
| A1 | Yesterdays |
| A2 | You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To |
| A3 | Chasin' The Bird |
| B1 | Dear Old Stockholm |
| B2 | The Theme |
| B3 | Confessin' |
