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.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo
Similar artists
Discography
15 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
-
Holiday Soul
Christmas Music - Released by Original Jazz Classics on Jan 1, 2015
24-Bit 96.0 kHz - Stereo -
-
-
Holiday Soul
Christmas Music - Released by Prestige on Jan 1, 2015
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
This Here Is Bobby Timmons
Jazz - Released by Concord Records on Mar 15, 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
This Here Is Bobby Timmons
Jazz - Released by Tin Toy on Mar 15, 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
The Best Of Bobby Timmons
Jazz - Released by Riverside on Nov 9, 2004
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
-
Jenkins, Jordan And Timmons (Reissue)
John Jenkins, Cliff Jordan, Bobby Timmons
Jazz - Released by Concord Records on Jul 26, 1957
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Live At The Connecticut Jazz Party
Bebop - Released by Early Bird Records on Jan 1, 1964
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
On Riverside: Bobby Timmons
Jazz - Released by UME - Global Clearing House on Dec 1, 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Sweet And Soulful Sounds
Jazz - Released by Riverside on Jan 1, 1962
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Ultimate Jazz Pianist
Jazz - Released by Union Music Sales on Oct 2, 2012
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
How Soon Is Now
Jazz - Released by nagel heyer records on Feb 5, 2018
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo