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Monday, January 20, 2020

RIP: Jimmy Heath

James Heath, nicknamed "Little Bird" passed away on January 19th at the age of 93. He was the brother of Percy Heath and Albert Heath.

He was a visionary jazz saxophonist, composer and a bandleader. He played alongside with great jazzmen including John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Kenny Dorham, Art Farmer and Milt Jackon.

Saxophonist, composer and arranger Jimmy Heath.
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He also thought at the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College.

Let's salute his contributions to the jazz world that lasted over 70 years.

Jimmy Heath feat. by WDR BIG BAND - "Bruh Slim"


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