Heath, Jimmy
Overview
| Works: | 675 works in 1,617 publications in 3 languages and 11,261 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Jazz Biographies Documentary films Nonfiction films Biographical films Autobiographies Jazz vocals Criticism, interpretation, etc History Interviews |
| Roles: | Performer, Instrumentalist, Author, Arranger, Conductor, Commentator, Composer, Editor, Interviewee, htt, Musician, sax, Actor, Translator, Contributor |
| Classifications: | M1366, 781.65 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Jimmy Heath
- I walked with giants : the autobiography of Jimmy Heath by Jimmy Heath( )
- The world according to John Coltrane by John Coltrane( Visual )
- Jimmy and Percy Heath( Visual )
- Jimmy Heath : an analysis and study of his tenor saxophone improvisational style between 1959 and 1998 through selected transcriptions by Farrell Vernon( )
- Jimmy Heath: I walked with giants : the autobiography of Jimmy Heath by Jimmy Heath( )
- C.T.A. : lead sheet : unpublished copyright deposit by Jimmy Heath( )
- Bill Epps papers and photographs from the JVC Jazz Festival by Bill Epps( )
- Jimmy Heath solography, discography, band routes, engagements ; in chronological order by Dieter Salemann( Book )
- [Interview with Kei Takei] [videorecording] by Ninian Stephen( Visual )
- Heath Brothers portrait collection( Visual )
- Heath Brothers portrait collection( Visual )
- Jimmy Heath : National Visionary 2002 by Jimmy Heath( Book )
- Oral history interview with Johnny Coles( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Jimmy Heath
Turned to blue by
Nancy Wilson(
Recording
)
6 editions published in 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 319 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published in 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 319 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Really big! by
Jimmy Heath(
)
26 editions published between 1960 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 302 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
26 editions published between 1960 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 302 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Blue soul by
Blue Mitchell(
)
19 editions published between 1959 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 250 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
19 editions published between 1959 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 250 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Old flames by
Sonny Rollins(
)
5 editions published between 1993 and 2008 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 240 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published between 1993 and 2008 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 240 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In a new setting by
Milt Jackson(
Recording
)
17 editions published between 1965 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 208 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
17 editions published between 1965 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 208 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nice people by
Jimmy Heath(
)
10 editions published between 1988 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 189 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published between 1988 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 189 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
That's right! by
Nat Adderley(
)
11 editions published between 1960 and 2016 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 187 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published between 1960 and 2016 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 187 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The eminent J.J. Johnson by
J. J Johnson(
Recording
)
8 editions published in 2001 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 180 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published in 2001 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 180 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Black drops by
Charles Earland(
)
9 editions published between 1971 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 177 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
9 editions published between 1971 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 177 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Hub cap by
Freddie Hubbard(
Recording
)
30 editions published between 1961 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 176 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
30 editions published between 1961 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 176 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Right down front by
Sam Jones(
)
4 editions published between 1988 and 2008 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 176 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published between 1988 and 2008 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 176 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Invitation by
Milt Jackson Sextet(
)
10 editions published between 1963 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 171 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published between 1963 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 171 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
MJQ & friends : a 40th anniversary celebration by
Modern Jazz Quartet(
Recording
)
3 editions published between 1994 and 2008 in English and held by 170 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published between 1994 and 2008 in English and held by 170 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The world according to John Coltrane by
John Coltrane(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 2002 and 2010 in English and held by 169 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Saxophonist, composer, and band leader John Coltrane has been almost as popular in death as he was during his lifetime. The prolific jazzman passed away at 40, but left a legacy of influential musical work. This documentary delves into Coltrane's beginnings starting with his childhood in North Carolina, displays some stellar live performances, including rare footage of Coltrane during his stint with the US Navy, and features interviews with close friends and peers
9 editions published between 2002 and 2010 in English and held by 169 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Saxophonist, composer, and band leader John Coltrane has been almost as popular in death as he was during his lifetime. The prolific jazzman passed away at 40, but left a legacy of influential musical work. This documentary delves into Coltrane's beginnings starting with his childhood in North Carolina, displays some stellar live performances, including rare footage of Coltrane during his stint with the US Navy, and features interviews with close friends and peers
Little man big band by
Jimmy Heath(
)
11 editions published between 1992 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 163 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published between 1992 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 163 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Four symphonic works by
Duke Ellington(
Recording
)
10 editions published between 1989 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 152 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Performed by Frank Wess, alto saxophone (1st work) ; Jimmy Heath, tenor and soprano saxophones (2nd work) ; Sir Roland Hanna, piano (3rd work) ; Jon Faddis, trumpet ; Bill Easley, clarinet ; Ron Carter, bass ; Butch Miles, drums (4th work) ; American Composers Orchestra ; Maurice Peress, conductor
10 editions published between 1989 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 152 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Performed by Frank Wess, alto saxophone (1st work) ; Jimmy Heath, tenor and soprano saxophones (2nd work) ; Sir Roland Hanna, piano (3rd work) ; Jon Faddis, trumpet ; Bill Easley, clarinet ; Ron Carter, bass ; Butch Miles, drums (4th work) ; American Composers Orchestra ; Maurice Peress, conductor
On the trail by
Jimmy Heath Quintet(
)
6 editions published between 1964 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 141 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published between 1964 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 141 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Homecoming : live at the Village Vanguard by
Dexter Gordon(
Recording
)
2 editions published in 1990 and held by 137 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1990 and held by 137 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Miles Davis by
Miles Davis(
Recording
)
28 editions published between 1955 and 2001 in 5 languages and held by 129 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This collection, the second of two that features all of the music Davis recorded under his own name for Blue Note
28 editions published between 1955 and 2001 in 5 languages and held by 129 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This collection, the second of two that features all of the music Davis recorded under his own name for Blue Note
Love letter by
Jimmy Heath(
Recording
)
9 editions published in 2020 in 3 languages and held by 127 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Love Letter is the legendary saxophonist Jimmy Heath's stunningly elegant last testament, a take on seminal ballads. Includes songs written by Billie Holiday, Dizzy Gillespie and Kenny Dorham in addition to original material. Partially recorded in New York in the days preceding his 93rd birthday, Jimmy presided over a brilliant cast of colleagues and friends. The result is pure Heath: polished, inventive, candid, beautiful. Guest artists include Wynton Marsalis, Gregory Porter, and more
9 editions published in 2020 in 3 languages and held by 127 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Love Letter is the legendary saxophonist Jimmy Heath's stunningly elegant last testament, a take on seminal ballads. Includes songs written by Billie Holiday, Dizzy Gillespie and Kenny Dorham in addition to original material. Partially recorded in New York in the days preceding his 93rd birthday, Jimmy presided over a brilliant cast of colleagues and friends. The result is pure Heath: polished, inventive, candid, beautiful. Guest artists include Wynton Marsalis, Gregory Porter, and more
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Related Identities
- Heath, Percy 1923-2005 Conductor Performer Instrumentalist
- Kelly, Wynton Performer Instrumentalist Composer
- Heath, Albert Performer Instrumentalist Author
- Johnson, J. J. 1924-2001 Arranger Performer Author Instrumentalist Composer
- Flanagan, Tommy Interviewee Performer Instrumentalist
- Walton, Cedar Performer Instrumentalist
- Jones, Sam 1924-1981 Conductor Performer Instrumentalist Author
- McLaren, Joseph
- Terry, Clark Performer Instrumentalist Author Musician Composer
- Jackson, Milt Other Arranger Performer Conductor Author Instrumentalist Composer
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Associated Subjects
African American musicians Ali, Rashied, Alternate takes (Sound recordings) Big band music Biography Bop (Music) Bostic, Earl, China Cole, Natalie, Coltrane, John, Concertos (Piano) Davis, Miles Double bass Double bassists Flanagan, Tommy Hancock, Herbie, Heath, Jimmy Heath, Percy, Human rights Improvisation (Music) Improvisation (Music)--Instruction and study Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.) Interviews Jazz Jazz ensemble with orchestra Jazz--Instruction and study Jazz musicians Jazz vocals Leong, Albert Live sound recordings Motion picture music, Arranged Motion picture music--Excerpts, Arranged Orchestral music Orchestral music, Arranged Piano with orchestra Piano with orchestra, Arranged Political prisoners Popular music Saxophone Saxophone music (Jazz) Saxophonists Shorter, Wayne Speeches, addresses, etc., Australian Suites (Orchestra), Arranged Trumpet music (Jazz) Trumpet players Trumpet with jazz ensemble United States Vibraphone with jazz ensemble Young, La Monte
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Alternative Names
Heath J.
Heath, J. (Jimmy)
Heath, James E. 1926-
Heath, James E. 1926-2020
Heath James Edward
Heath, James Edward 1926-
Heath, James Edward 1926-2020
J. Heath
Jimmy Heath
Jimmy Heath American jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger and big band leader
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Little Bird 1926-2020
ג'ימי הית' מוזיקאי אמריקאי
جيمى هيث
جيمي هيث عازف جاز أمريكي
جیمی جوستین (شارکی یازیچی)
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