Jimmy Heath
Jimmy Heath, known as Little Bird, was an American jazz saxophonist, arranger,
big band leader and composer.
Heath was born on October 25th, 1926, into a musical family in Philadelphia. His
father played the clarinet, performing at the weekend, his mother sang in the
local church choir, his sister was a pianist and his brothers were drummer
Albert Heath and bassist Percy Heath.
Heath started out as an alto player, performing with Howard McGhee from 1947-48
and then the Dizzy Gillespie big band from 1949-50. He was given the nickname
'Little Bird' for the similarity in his...
Sophisticated LadyJimmy Heath
The More I See YouJimmy Heath
In a Sentimental MoodJimmy Heath
Autumn LeavesFreddie Hubbard and Jimmy Heath
In a Sentimental MoodDave Stryker and Jimmy Heath
More Than You KnowJimmy Heath
Sophisticated LadyJimmy Heath
New Picture
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The More I See YouJimmy Heath
Triple Threat
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In a Sentimental MoodJimmy Heath
Love and Understanding
5:07
Autumn LeavesFreddie Hubbard and Jimmy Heath
Jam Gems: Live at the Left Bank
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In a Sentimental MoodDave Stryker and Jimmy Heath
Love and Understanding
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More Than You KnowJimmy Heath
Swamp Seed
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