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Active

1950s - 1970s

Born

December 19, 1935 in Philadelphia, PA

Died

March 1, 1974 in New York City, NY

Genre

Jazz

Styles

Hard Bop Soul Jazz Jazz Instrument Mainstream Jazz Piano Jazz

Also Known As

Robert Henry Timmons
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Bobby Timmons

Biography by Scott Yanow

Perhaps the finest gospel-tinged pianist ever, and a major mover in the funk school of jazz.
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Album Highlights

  • This Here Is Bobby Timmons
    Bobby Timmons / Bobby T …
    This Here Is Bobby Timm …
  • Easy Does It
    Bobby Timmons
    Easy Does It
  • Sweet and Soulful Sounds
    Bobby Timmons
    Sweet and Soulful Sound …
  • Soul Time
    Bobby Timmons
    Soul Time
  • Born to Be Blue
    Bobby Timmons
    Born to Be Blue
  • Workin' Out [Compilation]
    Bobby Timmons
    Workin' Out [Compilatio …
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Artists Themes

  • Celebration
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  • Hanging Out
  • Relaxation
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