Bobby Timmons

Bobby Timmons
Born: Dec 19, 1935 in Philadelphia, PA
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Died: Mar 1, 1974 in New York, NY
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Hard Bop, Soul-Jazz, Mainstream Jazz
Biography: 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 ...Read full biography
This Here Is Bobby Timmons
Released: 1960
Label: Fantasy Inc.
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This is a classic Riverside set that has been reissued on CD in the Original Jazz Classics series. Pianist Bobby Timmons by early 1960 had already had successful stints with Art Blakey (where he contributed ...Read full review
Workin' Out
Released: 1964
Label: Fantasy Inc.
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This CD reissues the contents of two of pianist Bobby Timmons most advanced recordings of the 1960s. For an example of how the popular pianist had continued to evolve after his early funk hits, listen ...Read full review
More Bobby Timmons albums: Main Albums (22), Compilations (7)
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