egroj world: Bobby Timmons Trio ‎• Easy Does It

NOTICE / AVISO

 


As many of you may have noticed apart from the Ulozto problem the main Mega account has been suspended, therefore the blog will be temporarily down until we can restructure and normalise the blog. I appreciate all the support you have shown me. Thank you for your understanding.

 /////// 

Como muchos habrán notado aparte del problema de Ulozto la cuenta principal Mega ha sido suspendida, por consiguiente el blog se verá disminuido temporalmente hasta poder reestructurar y normalizar el blog. Agradezco todas las muestras de apoyo que me han brindado. Gracias por comprender.



Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Bobby Timmons Trio ‎• Easy Does It



Review by Scott Yanow
Pianist Bobby Timmons, who became famous for his funky originals and soulful playing, mostly sticks to more bop-oriented jazz on this trio set with bassist Sam Jones and drummer Jimmy Cobb. He provides three originals (none of which really caught on) and is in excellent form on five standards, with highlights including "Old Devil Moon," "I Thought About You," and "Groovin' High." The Riverside CD reissue shows that Timmons was a bit more versatile than his stereotype; in any case, the music is excellent.


Biography by Scott Yanow
Bobby Timmons became so famous for the gospel and funky blues clichés in his solos and compositions that his skills as a Bud Powell-inspired bebop player have been long forgotten. After emerging from the Philadelphia jazz scene, Timmons worked with Kenny Dorham (1956), Chet Baker, Sonny Stitt, and the Maynard Ferguson Big Band. He was partly responsible for the commercial success of both Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and Cannonball Adderley's Quintet. For Blakey (who he was with during 1958-1959), Timmons wrote the classic "Moanin'" and, after joining Adderley in 1959, his song "This Here" (followed later by "Dat Dere") became a big hit; it is little wonder that Adderley was distressed when, in 1960, Timmons decided to return to the Jazz Messengers. "Dat Dere" particularly caught on when Oscar Brown, Jr. wrote and recorded lyrics that colorfully depicted his curious son. Timmons, who was already recording as a leader for Riverside, soon formed his own trio but was never able to gain the commercial success that his former bosses enjoyed. Stereotyped as a funky pianist (although an influence on many players including Les McCann, Ramsey Lewis, and much later on Benny Green), Timmons' career gradually declined. He continued working until his death at age 38 from cirrhosis of the liver.

///////

Reseña de Scott Yanow
El pianista Bobby Timmons, que se hizo famoso por sus originales funky y su toque conmovedor, en su mayoría se apega al jazz más orientado al bop en este trío con el bajista Sam Jones y el baterista Jimmy Cobb. Ofrece tres originales (ninguno de los cuales ha sido realmente popular) y está en excelente forma en cinco estándares, con destaques como "Old Devil Moon", "I Thought About You" y "Groovin' High". La reedición del CD de Riverside muestra que Timmons era un poco más versátil que su estereotipo; en cualquier caso, la música es excelente.


Biografía de Scott Yanow
Bobby Timmons se hizo tan famoso por el gospel y los clichés del blues funky en sus solos y composiciones que sus habilidades como bebopista inspirado en Bud Powell han sido olvidadas hace tiempo. Después de salir de la escena del jazz de Filadelfia, Timmons trabajó con Kenny Dorham (1956), Chet Baker, Sonny Stitt y la Maynard Ferguson Big Band. Fue en parte responsable del éxito comercial de Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers y Cannonball Adderley's Quintet. Para Blakey (con quien estuvo durante 1958-1959), Timmons escribió el clásico "Moanin'" y, después de unirse a Adderley en 1959, su canción "This Here" (seguida más tarde por "Dat Dere") se convirtió en un gran éxito; no es de extrañar que Adderley se angustiara cuando, en 1960, Timmons decidió volver a los Jazz Messengers. "Dat Dere" fue particularmente popular cuando Oscar Brown, Jr. escribió y grabó letras que representaban coloridamente a su curioso hijo. Timmons, que ya estaba grabando como líder de Riverside, pronto formó su propio trío, pero nunca fue capaz de obtener el éxito comercial que sus antiguos jefes disfrutaban. Estereotipado como un pianista funky (aunque influye en muchos músicos como Les McCann, Ramsey Lewis, y mucho más tarde Benny Green), la carrera de Timmons fue decayendo gradualmente. Continuó trabajando hasta su muerte a los 38 años por cirrosis hepática.



Tracklist:
1 - Easy Does It - 4:48
2 - Old Devil Moon - 4:34
3 - A Little Busy - 5:50
4 - Ghost Of A Chance - 4:50
5 - Pretty Memory - 4:29
6 - If You Could See Me Now - 6:27
7 - I Thought About You - 4:56
8 - Groovin' High -      3:31


 Credits:
    Bass – Sam Jones
    Drums – Jimmy Cobb
    Piano – Bobby Timmons


Notes:
Recorded in New York City; March 13, 1961


Label: Riverside Records ‎– RLP 9363
Released: 1961  
Genre: Jazz
Style: Hard Bop   




MORE Bobby Timmons ...




This file is intended only for preview!
I ask you to delete the file from your hard drive after reading it.
thank for the original uploader


 


2 comments: