This is mentioned in a previous thread in 'Miscellaneous Music' - "Jazz Versions of Rite of Spring" (7/16/2007).
The original(?) quote is apparently from Appel's book "Jazz Modernism" (Knopf) 2002.
Oscar seems to be smoking as he plays ... I have been in plenty of clubs, but can't actually recall seeing a bass player smoking and playing at the same time ... that would seem to present real difficulties, particularly up-tempo ...
Right. I read what Chamberlain had to say and being an admirer of Warne's playing I was a little hesitant about going to hear him at a local concert with just bass and drums. I didn't need to worry - he and the group were on fire! Great musician!