Bobby Timmons: Workin' Out
performed by Bobby Timmons, 1935-1974, Johnny Lytle, 1932-, Keter Betts, William Hinnant, Wayne Shorter, 1933-, Ron Carter, 1937- and Jimmy Cobb, 1929- (Prestige, 1994), 1 hour 18 mins, 11 page(s)
Details
- Field of Interest
- Jazz
- Content Type
- Music recording
- Duration
- 1 hour 18 mins
- Format
- Audio
- Sub Genre
- Hard-Bop
- Label
- Prestige
- Page Count
- 11
- Performer
- Bobby Timmons, 1935-1974, Johnny Lytle, 1932-, Keter Betts, William Hinnant, Wayne Shorter, 1933-, Ron Carter, 1937-, Jimmy Cobb, 1929-
- Date Recorded
- 1966-01-20
- Release Date
- 1994
- Review
- This CD reissues the contents of two of pianist Bobby Timmons most advanced recordings of the 1960s. For an example of how the popular pianist had continued to evolve after his early funk hits, listen to his often-bitonal solo on "Bags' Groove" from 1964. That session features Timmons in a quartet with vibraphonist Johnny Lytle, bassist Keter Betts and drummer William "Peppy" Hinnant and is filled with subtle surprises. The second recording is even more interesting for Timmons is teamed with tenor-saxophonist Wayne Shorter, bassist Ron Carter and drummer Jimmy Cobb in 1966. The immediately recognizable Shorter in particular plays very well (this version of his "Tom Thumb" is its earliest recording) and the very modern playing of Carter pushes Timmons to really stretch himself. Both of these generally overlooked sessions (even Shorter's best fans may not know about his collaboration with Timmons) were formerly rare and are quite adventurous, making this a highly recommended acquisition that falls somewhere between hard bop and the early avant-garde. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
- Subject
- Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Hard-Bop, Hard-Bop
- Keywords and Translated Subjects
- Hard-Bop