Saturday, 12 March 2016

Jazz Greats: Jimmy Heath

James Edward Heath (born October 25, 1926)
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Big Band Leader, Composer, Arranger, Educator and Saxophonist, Jimmy Heath, worked as a member of the Heath Brothers, led many Bands, in the 1940's, taught at a number of Universities and played alongside most of the greats of the Jazz genre. He remains active; please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Gemini and All the things you are

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Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Heath
Background information
Birth nameJames Edward Heath
Also known asLittle Bird
BornOctober 25, 1926 (age 89)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
GenresJazzbebophard bop
Occupation(s)Musician, educator, composer, arranger
InstrumentsTenor saxophonesoprano saxophoneflute
Years active1940s–present
LabelsRiversideLimelightImpulse!,AtlanticVerveXanadu, Landmark, Steeplechase
Associated actsHeath BrothersHoward McGheeDizzy GillespieMilt JacksonArt FarmerKenny DorhamMiles DavisGil EvansCurtis FullerJulius WatkinsNat Adderley,Freddie HubbardCedar WaltonWynton KellyPaul ChambersKenny Burrell

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