Albert Heath

American drummer (1935–2024)

Albert "Tootie" Heath (May 31, 1935 – April 3, 2024) was an American jazz hard bop drummer. He is the brother of saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the bassist Percy Heath.

Albert Heath
Heath in 2014
Background information
Also known asTootie Heath
Born(1935-05-31)May 31, 1935
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedApril 3, 2024(2024-04-03) (aged 88)
Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S.
GenresJazz
InstrumentsDrums
Years active1957–2024
Formerly ofHeath Brothers
Spouse(s)
Beverly Collins
(m. 1974)
Relatives

In 1975, the brothers formed the Heath Brothers. He notably worked with musicians such as John Coltrane, J. J. Johnson, Wes Montgomery, Art Farmer and Benny Golson's Jazztet, Cedar Walton, Bobby Timmons, Kenny Drew, Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon, Johnny Griffin, Herbie Hancock, Friedrich Gulda, Nina Simone and Yusef Lateef.

Heath was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1] Heath died from leukemia in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on April 3, 2024, at the age of 88.[2]

References

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  1. "Albert "Tootie" Heath". AllMusic. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
  2. "Albert "Tootie" Heath, percussive paragon of modern jazz, dies at 88". WRTI. 3 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.