Bobby Timmons

Bobby Timmons


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. From an early age Timmons studied music with an uncle, Robert Habershaw, who also taught McCoy Tyner.

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Travelin' Light

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Dat Dere

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Popsy

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Turn Left

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Dat Dere

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This Here

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Moanin'

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Mr Funny Valentine

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The Party's Over

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Prelude to a Kiss

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Joy Ride

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Lush Life

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Winter Wonderland

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Home Cookin

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The Sweetest Sounds

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Autumn Leaves

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My Funny Valentine

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Born to Be Blue

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