Albert Heath
American drummer (1935–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Albert "Tootie" Heath (May 31, 1935 – April 3, 2024) was an American jazz hard bop drummer, the brother of tenor saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the double-bassist Percy Heath.[1] With Stanley Cowell, the Heaths formed the Heath Brothers jazz band in 1975.
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Albert Heath | |
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Also known as | Tootie Heath |
Born | (1935-05-31)May 31, 1935 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | April 3, 2024(2024-04-03) (aged 88) Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz |
Instrument(s) | Drums |
Years active | 1957–2024 |
Formerly of | Heath Brothers |
Spouse(s) |
Beverly Collins (m. 1974) |
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