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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Under Stars with Bobby Timmons
Jazz - Released by Shami Media Group 3 on 5 feb. 2016
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Bobby Timmons, Soul Time
Jazz - Released by Lumi Entertainment on 1 okt. 2012
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Bobby Timmons, Prelude to a Kiss
Jazz - Released by Lumi Entertainment on 1 okt. 2012
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Bobby Timmons, Soul Time
Jazz - Released by Firefly Entertainment on 1 okt. 2012
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Bobby Timmons, This Here Is Bobby Timmons
Jazz - Released by Firefly Entertainment on 1 okt. 2012
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Bobby Timmons - Vintage Sounds
Jazz - Released by Retro Music Box on 19 okt. 2021
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Come Rain or Come Shine, Vol. 1
Jazz - Released by Top Tracks on 30 okt. 2013
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Nightingale
Jazz - Released by oldies and hits for future on 7 mei 2019
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Prelude to a Kiss (1960)
Jazz - Released by ISIS on 24 sep. 2021
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Classic Timmons, Vol. 1: This Here Is Bobby Timmons
Jazz - Released by Top Tracks on 30 okt. 2013
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Come Rain or Come Shine, Vol. 2
Jazz - Released by Top Tracks on 30 okt. 2013
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Alone Together
Jazz - Released by Black & Partner Licenses LLC on 3 apr. 2019
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