Bands & artists like Bobby Timmons

If you like Bobby Timmons, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

Artists to try next

Cannonball Adderley

Cannonball Adderley

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Adderley's work features lively, soulful melodies and a strong rhythmic foundation similar to Timmons' playful syncopation.

bebop hard bop jazz
Horace Silver

Horace Silver

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Silver's compositions often blend catchy hooks with vibrant rhythms, echoing the upbeat vitality found in Timmons' music.

hard bop jazz
McCoy Tyner

McCoy Tyner

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Tyner's use of complex harmonies and dynamic rhythms resonates with the spacious phrasing and groove-centric style of Timmons.

ethno jazz jazz post-bop
Thelonious Monk

Thelonious Monk

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Monk's innovative approach to rhythm and melody creates a playful atmosphere that complements Timmons' unique sound.

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Chick Corea

Chick Corea

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Corea's fusion of jazz with Latin influences shares a rhythmic complexity that aligns well with Timmons' energetic piano work.

avant-garde jazz jazz post-bop
Art Blakey

Art Blakey

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Blakey's hard-bop drumming drives the band forward, much like the rhythmic pulse found in Timmons' compositions.

bebop jazz
Wynton Kelly

Wynton Kelly

Kelly’s blues-infused piano playing captures a similar groove and swing that fans of Timmons would appreciate.

hard bop jazz
Stan Getz

Stan Getz

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Getz's smooth saxophone tone and rhythmic phrasing evoke a laid-back yet engaging vibe akin to Timmons’ work.

bebop jazz

Common questions

Who sounds like Bobby Timmons?

Artists similar to Bobby Timmons include Cannonball Adderley, Horace Silver, McCoy Tyner and Thelonious Monk. Each shares elements of Bobby Timmons's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Bobby Timmons?

Bobby Timmons is primarily known for jazz. Timmons' music pulses with rhythmic vitality, characterized by playful syncopation and spacious phrasing that draws listeners into its groove.

Where should I start if I like Bobby Timmons?

If you enjoy Bobby Timmons, start with Cannonball Adderley — their album "Nancy Wilson/Cannonball Adderley" is a great entry point. Adderley's work features lively, soulful melodies and a strong rhythmic foundation similar to Timmons' playful syncopation.