Bobby Timmons
Bobby Timmons became so famous for the gospel and funky blues clichés in his solos and compositions that his skills as a Bud Powell-inspired bebop player have been long forgotten. After emerging from the Philadelphia jazz scene, Timmons worked with Kenny Dorham (1956), Chet Baker, Sonny Stitt, and the Maynard Ferguson Big Band. He was partly responsible for the commercial success of both Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and Cannonball Adderley's Quintet. For Blakey (who he was with during 1958-1959), Timmons wrote the classic "Moanin'" and, after joining Adderley in 1959, his song "This Here" (followed later by "Dat Dere") became a big hit; it is little wonder that Adderley was distressed when, in 1960, Timmons decided to return to the Jazz Messengers. "Dat Dere" particularly caught on when Oscar Brown, Jr. wrote and recorded lyrics that colorfully depicted his curious son. Timmons, who was already recording as a leader for Riverside, soon formed his own trio but was never able to gain the commercial success that his former bosses enjoyed. Stereotyped as a funky pianist (although an influence on many players including Les McCann, Ramsey Lewis, and much later on Benny Green), Timmons' career gradually declined. He continued working until his death at age 38 from cirrhosis of the liver.
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This Here Is Bobby Timmons + Soul Time
Jazz - Released by Down to the Beat Records on 1 Jan 2011
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Holiday Soul
Christmas Music - Released by Prestige on 1 Jan 2015
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This Here Is Bobby Timmons (Mono Version)
Bobby Timmons, Sam Jones, Jimmy Cobb
Jazz - Released by BNF Collection on 1 Jan 1961
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This Here Is Bobby Timmons
Jazz - Released by Concord Records on 15 Mar 2023
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This Here Is Bobby Timmons
Jazz - Released by Tin Toy on 15 Mar 2023
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This Here Is Bobby Timmons / Easy Does It
Jazz - Released by Fresh Sound Records on 2 Jul 2012
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This Here Is Bobby Timmons
Jazz - Released by Music Manager on 15 Mar 2023
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On Riverside: Bobby Timmons
Jazz - Released by UME - Global Clearing House on 1 Dec 2023
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This Here Is (Original Album Plus Bonus Tracks 1960)
Jazz - Released by Jazz Classics on 1 Jan 2013
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Sweet And Soulful Sounds
Jazz - Released by Riverside on 1 Jan 1962
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James Clay: The Kid from Dallas. Tenorman
Jazz - Released by Fresh Sound Records on 11 Feb 2015
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Live At The Connecticut Jazz Party
Bebop - Released by Early Bird Records on 1 Jan 1964
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God Bless the Child
Jazz - Released by Impressions on 26 Feb 2014
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This Here Is Bobby Timmons
Jazz - Released by CoolNote on 30 Nov 2004
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Hank
Hank Mobley, John Jenkins, Donald Byrd, Bobby Timmons, Wibur Ware, Philly Joe Jones
Jazz - Released by Music Manager on 31 Aug 2020
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Sweet and Soulful Sound (Original Album Plus Bonus Tracks 1962) (Original Album Plus Bonus Tracks 1962)
Bobby Timmons, Bobby Timmons Trio
Jazz - Released by Jazz Classics on 1 Jan 2013
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