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Life is simple math – as the years go by, unfortunately, the legends from the golden age of jazz become rarer. That’s why it’s important to cherish the time we have left with them on earth and in recording studios; to hear their stories one last time, listen to them play and enjoy a legacy that will soon be just a memory cast in wax. Until his last breath on January 19, 2020, Jimmy Heath was among the last of these jazz giants to remain – although he stood at only five foot, two inches! Just one month after he passed away at the age of 93, the saxophonist from Philadelphia had enough time to write Love Letter, released by Verve Records. The worthy heir of Charlie Parker who was nicknamed ‘Little Bird’ had been a sideman on more than a hundred albums and has worked with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Clifford Brown, Kenny Dorham, Milt Jackson and a few dozen others; his career would trounce that of any jazz musician. Joining him for this final recording are pianist Kenny Barron, guitarist Russell Malone, vibraphonist Monte Croft, double bassist David Wong and drummer Lewis Nash, as well as Cécile McLorin Salvant, Gregory Porter and Wynton Marsalis, who feature as guests. Heath’s intimate playing is simply exquisite in the ballads, which are the main focus of Love Letter. His instrument, steeped in so much history from all his encounters, delivers a pure and captivating sound and becomes the voice of a narrative that hypnotizes the audience and captures their full attention from start to finish. The prime example of this is From Upper Neighbors Suite, the ballad which opens this endearing, moving and simply beautiful album. © Marc Zisman/Qobuz
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Jimmy Heath, Composer, Tenor Saxophone, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Lewis Nash, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kenny Barron, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Carol Friedman, Producer - Fran Cathcart, Editor, StudioPersonnel - Brian Bacchus, Producer - David Wong, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Ken Grégory, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David Darlington, Mixer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Owen Mulholland, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Monte Croft, Vibraphone, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2020 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Billie Holiday, ComposerLyricist - Jimmy Heath, Tenor Saxophone, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Lewis Nash, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Mal Waldron, ComposerLyricist - Carol Friedman, Producer - Fran Cathcart, Editor, StudioPersonnel - Brian Bacchus, Producer - David Wong, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Cécile McLorin Salvant, Vocals, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ken Grégory, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David Darlington, Mixer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Owen Mulholland, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Monte Croft, Vibraphone, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2020 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Jimmy Heath, Composer, Soprano Saxophone, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Lewis Nash, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Carol Friedman, Producer - Fran Cathcart, Editor, StudioPersonnel - Brian Bacchus, Producer - David Wong, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Ken Grégory, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David Darlington, Mixer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Owen Mulholland, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Monte Croft, Vibraphone, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2020 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Kenny Dorham, ComposerLyricist - Jimmy Heath, Tenor Saxophone, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Wynton Marsalis, Trumpet, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Lewis Nash, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kenny Barron, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Carol Friedman, Producer - Fran Cathcart, Editor, StudioPersonnel - Brian Bacchus, Producer - David Wong, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Ken Grégory, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David Darlington, Mixer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Owen Mulholland, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Monte Croft, Vibraphone, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2020 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Jimmy Heath, Tenor Saxophone, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Lewis Nash, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kenny Barron, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Carol Friedman, Producer - Fran Cathcart, Editor, StudioPersonnel - Brian Bacchus, Producer - Gregory Porter, Vocals, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Gordon Parks, ComposerLyricist - David Wong, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Ken Grégory, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David Darlington, Mixer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Owen Mulholland, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Monte Croft, Vibraphone, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2020 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Jimmy Heath, Tenor Saxophone, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Dizzy Gillespie, ComposerLyricist - Lewis Nash, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Carol Friedman, Producer - Fran Cathcart, Editor, StudioPersonnel - Brian Bacchus, Producer - David Wong, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Ken Grégory, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David Darlington, Mixer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Owen Mulholland, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Monte Croft, Vibraphone, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2020 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Jimmy Heath, Composer, Tenor Saxophone, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Lewis Nash, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Carol Friedman, Producer - Fran Cathcart, Editor, StudioPersonnel - Brian Bacchus, Producer - David Wong, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Ken Grégory, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David Darlington, Mixer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Owen Mulholland, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Monte Croft, Vibraphone, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2020 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Billie Holiday, Composer - Jimmy Heath, Tenor Saxophone, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Lewis Nash, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Kenny Barron, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Arthur Herzog Jr., Author - Carol Friedman, Producer - Fran Cathcart, Editor, StudioPersonnel - Brian Bacchus, Producer - David Wong, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Ken Grégory, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David Darlington, Mixer, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Owen Mulholland, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Monte Croft, Vibraphone, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2020 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Albumbeschreibung
Life is simple math – as the years go by, unfortunately, the legends from the golden age of jazz become rarer. That’s why it’s important to cherish the time we have left with them on earth and in recording studios; to hear their stories one last time, listen to them play and enjoy a legacy that will soon be just a memory cast in wax. Until his last breath on January 19, 2020, Jimmy Heath was among the last of these jazz giants to remain – although he stood at only five foot, two inches! Just one month after he passed away at the age of 93, the saxophonist from Philadelphia had enough time to write Love Letter, released by Verve Records. The worthy heir of Charlie Parker who was nicknamed ‘Little Bird’ had been a sideman on more than a hundred albums and has worked with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Clifford Brown, Kenny Dorham, Milt Jackson and a few dozen others; his career would trounce that of any jazz musician. Joining him for this final recording are pianist Kenny Barron, guitarist Russell Malone, vibraphonist Monte Croft, double bassist David Wong and drummer Lewis Nash, as well as Cécile McLorin Salvant, Gregory Porter and Wynton Marsalis, who feature as guests. Heath’s intimate playing is simply exquisite in the ballads, which are the main focus of Love Letter. His instrument, steeped in so much history from all his encounters, delivers a pure and captivating sound and becomes the voice of a narrative that hypnotizes the audience and captures their full attention from start to finish. The prime example of this is From Upper Neighbors Suite, the ballad which opens this endearing, moving and simply beautiful album. © Marc Zisman/Qobuz
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 8 track(s)
- Total length: 00:44:16
- Main artists: Jimmy Heath
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Verve
- Genre: Jazz
© 2020 UMG Recordings, Inc. ℗ 2020 UMG Recordings, Inc.
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