Jimmy Cobb

Jimmy Cobb
Born: Jan 20, 1929 in Washington, D.C.
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Genre: Jazz
Styles: Hard Bop
Biography: A superb, mostly self-taught drummer, Jimmy Cobb has been a dominant accompanist and outstanding soloist. He approaches the drum kit in both a melodic and percussive fashion, never playing overly-long or rambling solos. He's known for working slightly ahead of the beat, and has anchored many fine sessions ...Read full biography
Only for the Pure of Heart
Released: 1998
Label: Lightyear
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Jimmy Cobb was in his late 60s when he recorded Only for the Pure at Heart, but the veteran drummer was still playing with the type of enthusiasm that had characterized his work with Miles Davis, Wes Montgomery, ...Read full review
Cobb's Groove
Released: 2003
Label: Fantasy Inc.
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The nucleus of Cobb's Mob formed while veteran drummer Jimmy Cobb was teaching at the New School. This 2003 studio session features two charter members, guitarist Peter Bernstein and the leader, along ...Read full review
More Jimmy Cobb albums: Main Albums (9)
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