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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The Stars From The Age Of Jazz, Vol. 3
Jazz - Released by Mile End on 5 May 2008
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The Touch Of Your Lips
Jazz - Released by Diamond Days on 5 May 2008
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Come Rain or Come Shine, Vol. 2
Jazz - Released by Diamond Days on 5 May 2008
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Classic Timmons, Vol. 2: Soul Time
Jazz - Released by Diamond Days on 30 Oct 2013
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Prelude To A Kiss
Jazz - Released by Firefly Entertainment on 5 May 2008
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The Party's Over
Jazz - Released by Firefly Entertainment on 5 May 2008
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Talkative Friend
Jazz - Released by classics & more on 9 May 2016
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Prelude to a Kiss
Jazz - Released by Firefly Entertainment on 2 Jan 2013
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My Funny Valentine
Jazz - Released by Supreme Media on 1 Jan 2013
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Prelude to a Kiss
Jazz - Released by Supreme Media on 2 Jan 2013
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Bobby Timmons, This Here is Bobby Timmons
Jazz - Released by Lumi Entertainment on 1 Oct 2012
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Bobby Timmons, The Party's Over
Jazz - Released by Firefly Entertainment on 1 Oct 2012
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Bobby Timmons, You Don't Know What Love Is
Jazz - Released by Firefly Entertainment on 1 Oct 2012
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The Jazz Collection
Jazz - Released by Marmot Music on 12 Sep 2013
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How Soon Is Now
Jazz - Released by nagel heyer records on 5 Feb 2018
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