Percy Heath
American jazz bassist (1923–2005)
Died aged 81TaurusUnited States
Biography
Percy Heath (April 30, 1923 – April 28, 2005) 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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Career highlights
Genres
- jazz
- hard bop
Instruments
- double bass
- cello
- bass instrument
Family
- Siblings
- Jimmy HeathAlbert Heath
Awards & honours (1)
- NEA Jazz Masters
Quick answers about Percy Heath
- How old was Percy Heath?
- Percy Heath died on April 28, 2005 at the age of 81.
- When is Percy Heath's birthday?
- Percy Heath was born on April 30, 1923.
- Where was Percy Heath born?
- Percy Heath was born in Wilmington.
- What is Percy Heath's zodiac sign?
- Percy Heath's zodiac sign is Taurus.
- What is Percy Heath's nationality?
- Percy Heath is a citizen of United States.
- What does Percy Heath do?
- Percy Heath is known as jazz musician, aircraft pilot, cellist, musician.
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