Jimmy Heath
James Edward Heath (October 25, 1926 – January 19, 2020), 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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| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Edward Heath |
| Also known as | Little Bird |
| Born | October 25, 1926 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | January 19, 2020 (aged 93) Loganville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, bebop, hard bop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, educator, composer, arranger |
| Instrument(s) | Alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, flute |
| Years active | 1940s–2020 |
| Labels | Riverside, Limelight, Impulse, Atlantic, Verve, Xanadu, Landmark, SteepleChase |
| Website | Official website |
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