Coltrane, Miles and Me - Jimmy Heath

Jimmy Heath talks with Willard Jenkins about this book "I Walked with Giants," at the 2011 Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival. Click here to purchase the book: tinyurl.com/jimmyheath

[@metallothionein9]

Jimmy was a wonderful person and a great musician. Full of joy and enthusiasm. I was blessed to be his friend. He always inspired me when I was in his presence.

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Yes, Jimmy and Mona were very very special people. I was so honored to call him a friend for forty years.

[@sknmwms6516]

I love that music that I feel in my heart! That's what I'm talking about!

[@JazzVideoGuy]

exactly

[@matthewtrainor4841]

That was brilliant. Made my night Jimmy Heath. Your words reflected a true humble enlightened man. Yet human. ( trane, brown, yourself ) I found it inspirational. you

[@KERSTEN27]

It's a pleasure to hear Mr Heath talking about the glory days. I'm sure his book is a must for every jazz aficionado.

[@jgiblin]

I Walked with Giants is a great read. So many stories.

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Jimmy was a giant, as well.

[@paulgibby3340]

Such a sweet soul

[@JazzVideoGuy]

He was an angel.

[@georgebuendia3491]

Speaking of humble persons with great talent, of course someone else would have to claim that for him. He was very kind and patient even with total strangers. RIP.

[@JazzVideoGuy]

As my people say, a total mensch.

[@wbhrash]

So great that folks, including the musicians themselves, are documenting the lives and careers of giants like Jimmy, Sonny Rollins, Art Taylor.

[@JazzVideoGuy]

@ESmithStringSlinger He is a true giant, in this music, and in life.

[@warvandal3443]

I saw James Moody here in the UK back in the 80s. What a great guy, reminds me alot of Jimmy

[@manuelrecaredorodriguezpol5404]

Big musician, QEPD Jimmy

[@Zombbg4]

Another spectacular video, thank you so much for what you do! Meeting people who walked with he greats is something else...I met Hank Jones a few years back, so glad I had the chance while he was still with us. I'll forget it!

[@conalrose5223]

Mr. Heath is such a knowledgeable, and witty musician who has applied his instrumental skills and his creative awareness to the world of jazz.

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Great man that Jimmy Heath

[@dhadleyray]

this was absolutely fantastic... I enjoyed this immensely.. Thanks

[@travelingman9763]

Jimmy is hilarious! Of course I've heard him "Live! Gifted cat!

[@BrendaBoykin-qz5dj]

Thank you, Brother Bret ⭐🌹⭐

[@JazzVideoGuy]

You are so welcome

[@jimbrown1559]

Thanks for recording and posting this. I've loved Jimmy's playing and writing since first discovering him many years ago, thanks to Joe Segal, who hired the Heath Brothers at every opportunity. I bought his book and read it soon after it came out. I enjoyed it a lot, as well Randy Weston's book. Randy's been one of my favorite players writers too, since I recorded him for NPR in the '70s.

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rayoll]

thanks for posting this Bret...one of the great nights of my life was haning out with The Healths for Percy's 80th at eh Jazz Showcase in chicago......master musicians and great guys.

[@ESmithStringSlinger]

Great interview with Mr.Heath! 123 must,Thanks for the info on M.J.Q. connection.I'm a fan.Jimmy walks with giants and he's one himself.

[@maisqpoesia9999lcg]

Great and interesting video!!! Thank you very much!!

[@ivettepalacin8599]

I love Jimmy Heath.

[@JazzVideoGuy]

I love you.

[@ivettepalacin8599]

Now that's a comment! Thank you for your kindness, BP!

[@ItsKloose]

I'm going out to buy this book now!

[@jackscruffy]

OMG! A treasure.

[@luksaxtenor]

What a personality... Such a pleasure to listen!

[@LorentzYeung]

thx JazzVideo Guy!

[@playbeautiful9]

thanks a lot! i gonna get his book for sure, what a great person-and a great musician as well!

[@charlesbarry971]

The greatest saxophonist since Charlie Parker.

[@RonCarterBassist]

👍🏾👍🏾

[@clavis_voveo]

37:15 Bravo!

[@123must]

Jimmy Heath . as well known, is the brother of the bass player of the M.J.Q., Percy Heath.

[@johnparadise3134]

That opening song sounded a bit like a Mingusy!

[@TheRocknrollmaniac]

interesting-his theory about 3 ears, rather interesting

[@warvandal3443]

lol... Miles had an album - "Tall Trees".. I wonder.......

[@paulageoffclarke9448]

Nige Robinson I

[@LorentzYeung]

Well, i wonder, how tall is Jimmy Heath and Sonny Rollins? : >

[@kensmall6755]

Tall enough to be music giants.