“Soul Time” is an album by Bobby Timmons, recorded on August 12 and 17, 1960, at Plaza Sound Studios, New York, and originally released on Riverside Records (RLP 12-334). The Jazz Workshop Vinyl reissue as a 180-gram audiophile LP (JW-109) revives this record with remastering that highlights the piano’s brilliance. The lineup features Bobby Timmons (piano), Blue Mitchell (trumpet), Sam Jones (bass), and Art Blakey (drums). The album includes Timmons’s originals like Soul Time and standards such as Stella by Starlight. The music is hard bop with soul-jazz elements, with Timmons’s piano swinging and melodic, and Mitchell’s trumpet adding warm accents. The rhythm section with Blakey provides a powerful, energetic foundation. The Jazz Workshop reissue, limited to 500 copies, is prized for its clean, detailed sound, capturing New York’s atmosphere. “Soul Time” is a vibrant record, showcasing Timmons’s leadership talent.
Bobby Timmons (December 19, 1935 – March 1, 1974) was an American jazz pianist and composer, a key figurein hard bop and soul jazz. Born in Philadelphia, he began playing piano in his youth, inspired by gospel musicand Bud Powell. In the 1950s, Timmons became a star, collaborating with Art Blakey and Cannonball Adderley.His compositions, like Moanin’ and Dat Dere, became jazz standards, earning him fame for his melodic, bluesyenergy. Timmons recorded several albums as a leader, including Soul Time, showcasing his swinging style and knack for catchy melodies. Later, he taught, sharing his craftsmanship.
TRACKLIST
Side One:
1. Soul Time (Bobby Timmons) 6:23
2. So Tired (Bobby Timmons) 6:16
3. The Touch of Your Lips (Ray Noble) 4:15
4. S’Posin’ (Razaj-Denniker) 5:12
Side Two:
1. Stella B. (Bobby Timmons) 5:52
2. You Don’t Know What Love Is (Raye-De Paul) 6:15
3. One Mo’ (Bobby Timmons) 6:55
Personnel:
Blue Mitchell (trumpet, except on Side Two #3), Bobby Timmons (piano), Sam Jones (bass), Art Blakey (drums).
Recorded at Plaza Sound Studios, New York, August 12 & 17, 1960
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