Jazz Saxophone Legend Jimmy Heath Has Died

[never-stop-learning]

Jazz Saxophone Legend Jimmy Heath Has Died at 93 years old.

One of the greats.

R.I.P. Jimmy Heath.

Jazz Saxophone Legend Jimmy Heath Has Died

The saxophonist and composer — an artist who wrote for Miles Davis and Charlie Parker, and who nurtured John Coltrane — died Sunday at age 93.

www.npr.org

 

[Billski]

Rest in Peace, Jimmy.

 

[VisceralWatch]

I was so sad to hear of Mr. Heath's passing. I heard him play at a jazz club in Denver 5-10 years ago and he was full of life and still sounding great on the saxophone.

 

[Granite.Glasser]

His contributions to the world of jazz music will not be forgotten!

 

[jazzman]

From a family of greats.

 

[StillShaving]

RIP. I did not know about him, but I am enjoying one of his albums now.
Jimmy, thank you for the music.

 

[dmshaver]

RIP Jimmy, you will always be one of the greats. You brought much joy to many.

 

[StuMcB]

RIP.