Browsing: Jimmy Heath

Ā Ā  Jimmy HeathĀ was a legendary jazz saxophonist who played with jazz giants John Coltrane and Miles Davis. Heath stood 5ā€™3ā€ and was called ā€˜little birdā€ for his size and great skill in tribute to the legendary saxophone player Charlie Parker, who was nicknamed ā€œBird.ā€ Overcoming an addiction to heroin, Heath was a prolific musician for over seven decades and a pioneer of be-bop. He later taught music at Queens College.Ā Ā Ā