Bobby Timmons

About

Robert Henry "Bobby" Timmons (Philadelphia, December 19, 1935 - New York City, March 1, 1974) was an American jazz pianist and composer. He is best known for his role as sideman in Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers (1958 - 1959) and as the composer of a.o. "Moanin'", "Dat Dere", and "This Here", typical of his distinctive gospel soul-jazz style. Timmons was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of a minister. Both of his parents, plus several aunts and uncles, played the piano.

Top Tracks

1. 1

   Lush Life

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2. 2

   Moanin'

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3. 3

   This Here

   40786 plays
4. 4

   Autumn In New York

   36110 plays
5. 5

   Prelude to a Kiss

   27213 plays
6. 6

   Dat Dere

   26412 plays
7. 7

   Autumn in New York - Bonus Track

   16029 plays
8. 8

   So Tired

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