Albert Heath

American drummer (1935–2024)

Born: 31 May 1935
Philadelphia
Died: 3 April 2024
Santa Fe
Country: United States
Active: 1957–2024
Record labels: Muse Records
Discography: 3 albums

Biography

Albert Heath was a jazz musician who played drum kit. Albert Heath was born on 31 May 1935 in Philadelphia and died on 3 April 2024 in Santa Fe. The music is usually filed under jazz, soul jazz and modal jazz. Record labels: Muse Records. The discography here lists 3 albums, from “Kawaida” (1970) to “Philadelphia Beat” (2015). Honours include NEA Jazz Masters.

Albert "Tootie" Heath (May 31, 1935 – April 3, 2024) was an American jazz hard bop drummer, the brother of tenor saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the double-bassist Percy Heath. With Stanley Cowell, the Heaths formed the Heath Brothers jazz band in 1975.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Kawaida 1970

Kwanza (The First) 2015

Philadelphia Beat 2015

Also plays on

Albums where Albert Heath is credited as a sideman

1957	Coltrane — John Coltrane	drums (drum set)
1958	Little Girl Blue — Nina Simone	drums (drum set)
1961	Lush Life — John Coltrane	drums (drum set)
1965	Let It All Out — Nina Simone	drums (drum set)
1969	Fat Albert Rotunda — Herbie Hancock	drums (drum set)
1969	The Prisoner — Herbie Hancock	drums (drum set)