Jimmy Heath

Biography

Jimmy Heath was a renowned American jazz saxophonist, composer, and big band leader, born on October 25, 1926, in Philadelphia. He began his career playing with notable musicians, including John Coltrane, and later formed his own band, a staple of the Philadelphia jazz scene until 1949. Heath's music career spanned several decades, with notable performances in Miles Davis's 2019 film "Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool."