This is a classic Riverside set that has been reissued on CD in the Original Jazz Classics series. Pianist
Bobby Timmons by early 1960 had already had successful stints with
Art Blakey (where he contributed "Moanin'") and
Canonball Adderley (writing "This Here" and "Date Dere"). For his first recording as a leader,
Timmons (whose "funky" style was beginning to become very influential) performs those three hits along with his own "Joy Ride" and five standards in a trio with bassist
Sam Jones and drummer
Jimmy Cobb. Always more than just a soul-jazz pianist,
Timmons (who effectively takes "Lush Life" unaccompanied) became a bit stereotyped later in his career but at this early stage was at the peak of his creativity. Essential music. ~ Scott Yanow