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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Sweet and Soulful Sounds
Divers - Released by Ancien Prodige on 29 mrt. 2023
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This Here Is Bobby Timmons
Divers - Released by Ancien Prodige on 15 mrt. 2023
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Easy Does It
Divers - Released by Ancien Prodige on 29 mrt. 2023
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Jenkins, Jordan and Timmons
John Jenkins, Clifford Jordan, Bobby Timmons
Divers - Released by Ancien Prodige on 15 mrt. 2023
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God Bless the Child / Soul Time (All Tracks Remastered)
Jazz - Released by Hit Singles Records on 7 apr. 2020
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Walk on the Wild Side
Jazz - Released by Jazz2Jazz on 30 jan. 2017
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The Sweetest Sounds / Turn Left (All Tracks Remastered)
Jazz - Released by Hit Singles Records on 1 nov. 2020
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Sweet and Soulful Sounds
Jazz - Released by Marmot Music on 21 apr. 2013
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Guitar Town Music
Jazz - Released by GTM restart rec. on 15 jun. 2020
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That's Why The Moon Was Smiling
Jazz - Released by The Moon Was Smiling on 22 mei 2020
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In That Golden Summer Time
Jazz - Released by golden times on 15 jul. 2017
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A Bouquet Of Hits
Jazz - Released by cappo digital on 25 feb. 2017
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