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Jimmy Heath

American jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger and big band leader (1926-2020) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 93

James Edward Heath, nicknamed Little Bird, was an American jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, and big band leader. He was the brother of bassist Percy Heath and drummer Albert Heath.

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NEA Jazz Masters

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1926 to 2020 · aged 93

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