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Percy Heath
American jazz bassist (1923–2005) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other people named Percy Heath, see Percy Heath (disambiguation).
Percy Heath (April 30, 1923[1] – April 28, 2005)[2] was an American jazz bassist, brother of saxophonist Jimmy Heath and drummer Albert Heath, with whom he formed the Heath Brothers in 1975. Heath played with the Modern Jazz Quartet throughout their long history and also worked with Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Wes Montgomery, Thelonious Monk and Lee Konitz.
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Percy Heath | |
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![]() Heath in New York City, 1977 | |
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Born | (1923-04-30)April 30, 1923 Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | April 28, 2005(2005-04-28) (aged 81) Southampton, New York, U.S. |
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Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Double bass |
Years active | 1940s–2003 |
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