For more than half a century, consistency has been a hallmark of the Heath Brothers. As individuals leading their own combos, and as a family unit that has released numerous acclaimed albums, the Heath Brothers always deliver accomplished, exemplary, hard bop. In concert, the Heath Brothers share an intense yet relaxed musical intimacy that can only exist among family. Acclaimed bassist Percy Heath, a longtime player with the influential Modern Jazz Quartet, is missed after his death last year. Saxophonist Jimmy "Little Bird" Heath has a distinctive sound on tenor, is a fluid player on soprano and flute, and a very talented arranger/composer whose originals include "C.T.A." and "Gingerbread Boy." Drummer Albert "Tootie" Heath made his recording debut on John Coltrane's first album as a leader and has since played with titans like Dexter Gordon, Herbie Hancock, and Yusef Lateef. The two surviving Heath Brothers return to Stanford to carry on the family tradition of outstanding hard bop.
Inside Jazz: Jazz Brothers
7 pm | Free with concert ticket
Speaker: Dr. Herb Wong, jazz journalist, historian, critic, and concert producer