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American jazz pianist and composer, a key figure in the hard bop and soul jazz movements of the late 1950s and 1960s.Bobby Timmons gained prominence as the pianist for Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and Cannonball Adderley's Quintet, composing several jazz standards including 'Moanin'', 'Dat Dere', and 'This Here' (also known as 'Dis Here' or 'P.T.'s Blues'). His gospel-infused playing style was a defining element of the soul jazz sound.

• Timmons struggled with alcoholism throughout his career, a factor that significantly impacted his health and professional stability.
• His death at the young age of 38 was attributed to cirrhosis of the liver, a direct consequence of his long-term alcohol abuse.
• Despite his immense talent and early success, Timmons faced financial difficulties later in his career, partly due to the common practice of selling publishing rights outright for lump sums early on, meaning he received minimal ongoing royalties for his hugely popular compositions like 'Moanin''.