It’s been forever since I posted a Riverside title, so I figured it was about time. This is a great, soulful piano trio album featuring Bobby Timmons on piano, Sam Jones on the double bass and Jimmy Cobb on the drums. I love piano trios and this is one of my favorites. It contains several wonderful tunes and among them is the classic “Moanin”, first recorded by the Jazz Messengers. Favorite tune is probably “Dat Dere”. This is Timmons first album as the sole leader. The sound is great on this 1st pressing, tight and nice. The piano takes center stage and sounds lovely. I’m really enjoying the double bass and drum sound as well. Overall a pleasant mix.
I really need to get some more Riverside titles into the collection, and this album reminds me how many great titles I’m still missing. Need to try and find some more of Timmons output specifically as well. Do you guys have some favorite Bobby Timmons albums that you would like to share? Would be great to hear what you have in your collections.
I just got a couple of new titles home and I listened to them today and both albums are superb. Great music. Will post them here on the site so stay tuned for those. Spring is kicking into gear for real now here in Stockholm it seems, with a little bit warmer temperatures coming up. Looking foward to the summer and the vacation in California. Can’t wait.
Stay safe, listen to some jazz and most importantly: get outside. Cheers!