Jimmy Heath: Jazz Musician in New York

About Jimmy Heath

Jimmy Heath, known to many musicians as “Little Bird,” was a jazz saxophonist and a working composer-arranger whose writing sits comfortably in the bebop and hard-bop line. He also led big bands and built a body of tunes that other ensembles continue to return to. In New York City, his music is heard on stages such as Dizzy’s Club, where players program his repertoire alongside new perspectives. His approach favors clean melodic architecture and practical, band-minded harmony over display.