All three of these cats found their sound and developed in Kansas City. Young "Bird" heard them at all the jam sessions. Then Bird got his turn later. That Kansas City sound.
Jimmy Heath (October 25, 1926 - January 19, 2020) 93 years and he knew everybody that was anybody in Jazz. No without his own problems - he became a heroin addict and spent years in prison. But the last time he was released in 1959, he remained clean for the rest of his life. Check out his playing with the WDR Big Band (Germany) in his later years. The guy was something else again!
Great interview! RIP Jimmy Heath
One of the true great ones. Such an honor to know and work with him on this project.
God bless Jimmy Heath.
All three of these cats found their sound and developed in Kansas City.
Young "Bird" heard them at all the jam sessions.
Then Bird got his turn later.
That Kansas City sound.
thank you so much, Brett! From Espirito Santo, Brasil...
Jimmy Heath (October 25, 1926 - January 19, 2020)
93 years and he knew everybody that was anybody in Jazz. No without his own problems - he became a heroin addict and spent years in prison. But the last time he was released in 1959, he remained clean for the rest of his life. Check out his playing with the WDR Big Band (Germany) in his later years. The guy was something else again!
love music but its not for all