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Robert Henry "Bobby" Timmons (Born: December 19 , 1935 in Philadelphia _ Died: March 1 , 1974 in New York City ) was an American jazz pianist and composer. He is best known for his role as sideman in Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers (1958 - 1959 ) and the composition of Moanin', Dat Dere , and That There , each are which are typical of his distinctive gospel soul_jazz style. He also played with Kenny Dorham , Chet Baker , Hank Mobley , Sonny Stitt , Maynard Ferguson , and Cannonball Adderley . Timmons died due to cirrhosis of the liver at the age of 38 on March 1 , 1974 after a steady decline in his career.
Selected discography with Art Blakey
As leader
(1960 ) This Here Is Bobby Timmons (1960 ) Soul Time (1961 ) Easy Does It (1961 ) Bobby Timmons In Person
External link Bobby Timmons Discography Project (http://www.jazzdisco.org/timmons/ )
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soul sides: 03.04 (1348 words)
Bobby Timmons is one of those jazz men whose legacy has been better remembered for his compositions rather than him as a player or band leader. I am no Bobby Timmons expert but what I've heard from the man himself, I really, really like. When it hits the bridges though, all rhythm stops and Timmons comes dancing in with a beautiful melodic line that gets me giddy everytime I hear it.
Bobby Timmons: Reviews, Discography, Audio Clips, and more ||| Music.com (735 words)
Bobby Timmons , a highly influential funk pianist, is in generally excellent form. Pianist Bobby Timmons , who made his name as a writer and invaluable part of the rhythm section in the Art Blakey and Cannonball Adderley bands of the late '50s and early '60s, is a different proposition in his role here as a leader. Pianist Bobby Timmons , best known for his sanctified and funky playing and composing, is mostly heard in a straightahead vein on this CD reissue of a Riverside session.
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