Jimmy Heath

Jimmy Heath
Heath in 1998
Background information
Birth nameJames Edward Heath
Also known asLittle Bird
Born(1926-10-25)October 25, 1926
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJanuary 19, 2020(2020-01-19) (aged 93)
Loganville, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • composer
  • arranger
  • educator
Instruments
  • Saxophone
  • flute
Years active1940s–2020
Labels
Formerly ofHeath Brothers
Websitejimmyheath.com
Relatives

James Edward Heath (October 25, 1926 – January 19, 2020), nicknamed Little Bird, was an American jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, and big band leader. He was the brother of bassist Percy Heath and drummer Albert Heath.