Jimmy Heath--Jazz: A Democratic Art Form

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.

From the Digital Diaspora Family Reunion: A Harlem Family Story

Digital Diaspora Family Reunion:

With just a few photographs within his collection, Marc Polite relays the rich history of his family with intimate glimpses into his family circle including images of this mother and father when they were young. Marc Polite lives and works in New York City and is passionate about African American history and culture.  Marc’s popular Blog “Polite On Society” won the Best Black Blog of 2011.

Digital Diaspora Family Reunion is a touring Roadshow that travels across the African Diaspora to uncover the hidden treasures in family photographic archive. Individuals are invited to explore the rich and revealing historical narratives found within their own family photograph albums and share their stories with the world.