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Percy Heath

Born: Apr 30, 1923 in Wilmington, NC

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Died: Apr 28, 2005 in Southampton, NY

Genre: Jazz

Styles: Bop, Cool, Hard Bop

Biography: A product of one of jazz's most illustrious families, Percy Heath and his sublime, swinging bass served as the cornerstone of the Modern Jazz Quartet for over four decades. Heath was born in Wilmington, NC, on April 23, 1930. The second of four children, he was raised in Philadelphia, receiving his first ...Read full biography

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A Love Song

Released: 2003

Label: Daddy Jazz

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One of the most respected bassists active at the beginning of the 21st century, Percy Heath was 79 years old when he finally made his first recording as a leader in 2002 and it was long overdue. With a ...Read full review

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