Jimmy Heath
- Type: Musician
- Country: United States
- Born: October 25, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Died: January 19, 2020 in Loganville, Georgia, United States
- Active: 1946 - 2020
Biography
Jimmy Heath (1926–2020) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and composer from Philadelphia, brother of Percy and Tootie Heath. A bebop contemporary of *Charlie Parker* and *John Coltrane*, he recorded for #Riverside Records#, co-founded the *Heath Brothers*, and was honoured as an NEA Jazz Master. He also taught at Queens College for many years and composed hundreds of pieces. He was widely revered by fellow musicians.
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Jimmy Heath Discography
- The Thumper (1959) - Album - rated 3.6/5
- The Quota (1961) - Album - rated 4/5
- Triple Threat (1962) - Album - rated 3.84/5