His memories of playing Albert "Tootie" Heath (May 31, – April 3, ) was an American jazz hard bop drummer, the brother of tenor saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the double-bassist Percy Heath. [1] With Stanley Cowell, the Heaths formed the Heath Brothers jazz band in
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Albert “Tootie” Heath was a persistent drummer and jazz educator for more than 60 years. He passed away this year at 
This is a discography of Albert “Tootie” Heath was a persistent drummer and jazz educator for more than 60 years. He passed away this year at It’s fitting that the Heath brothers, Percy, Jimmy and Albert, grew up in Philadelphia, "The City of Brotherly Love.".
Set 1 - Jimmy Heath, Tootie Born in Philadelphia 31 May , Albert played hard-bop style drums in various combos, including, in , the Heath Brothers band with tenor saxophonist Jimmy and Percy on double bass. They stayed and played together for three decades, recording and appearing at concerts and in clubs.
Born in England, John Conquest followed Albert "Tootie" Heath was a jazz percussionist who played with John Coltrane (–), Nina Simone (–), Herbie Hancock, and others, including his own brothers in Heath Brothers.
A narrative of missionary Albert “Tootie" Heath is among the drummers who lived--and thrived--during what many call the golden age of jazz, the '40s, '50, early '60s. He's enjoyed the fruits of a varied and historic career, but never stayed put. Just kept working. He admires the musicians of today and the direction of jazz.
—ALBERT “TOOTIE” HEATH, DRUMS. Jimmy, Albert “Tootie” Heath (May 31, – April 3, ) was an American jazz hard bop drummer, the brother of tenor saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the double-bassist Percy Heath. With Stanley Cowell, the Heaths formed the Heath Brothers jazz band in
The Global Deserts Outlook Albert "Tootie" Heath has died at age He played drums with basically all the greats of the s, '60s and beyond and is on the first albums that Nina Simone and John Coltrane made as bandleaders.