Ā Ā Jimmy HeathĀ was a legendary jazz saxophonist who played with jazz giants John Coltrane and Miles Davis. Heath stood 5ā3ā and was called ālittle birdā for his size and great skill in tribute to the legendary saxophone player Charlie Parker, who was nicknamed āBird.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