Digital Diaspora Family Reunion:
Jimmy Heath embodies the history of jazz. In his 60 years on the jazz scene, the saxophone great has appeared on more than 125 records as both a composer and player. Heath grew up in Philadelphia alongside brothers Percy and Tootie, both renowned jazz players in their own right. He has played with trumpeter Howard McGhee; Dizzy Gillespie’s sextet and big band; the Miles Davis Quintet; Art Farmer, Cannonball Adderley, Chet Baker, James Moody, Clark Terry, and others.
