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The Heath Brothers
Band, *1975 US, Philadelphia
Jazz
The Heath Brothers is an American jazz group, formed in 1975 in Philadelphia, by the brothers Jimmy (tenor saxophone), Percy (bass), and Albert "Tootie" Heath (drums); and pianist Stanley Cowell. Tony Purrone (guitar) and Jimmy's son Mtume (percussion) joined the group later. Tootie left in 1978, and was replaced by Akira Tana for a short period before returning in 1982. They also added other sidemen for some of their recording dates.
Members
 | James Mtume bvoc, voc, key *1946 US |
 | Stanley Cowell p *1941 US |
 | Akira Tana dr *1952 US |
 | Percy Heath b 1923-2005 US |
 | Jimmy Heath ts *1926 US |
 | Albert Heath dr *1935 |
 | Tony Purrone g |
Popular Tracks 
A Sound For Sore Ears on Brotherly Love by The Heath Brothers Autumn In New York on Brotherly Love by The Heath Brothers Life In The City on Brotherly Love by The Heath Brothers The Newest One on As We Were Saying... by The Heath Brothers Rejoice on Brotherly Love by The Heath Brothers Dave's Haze on As We Were Saying... by The Heath Brothers No End on Brotherly Love by The Heath Brothers For Seven's Sake on As We Were Saying... by The Heath Brothers Bop Again on As We Were Saying... by The Heath Brothers South Filthy on As We Were Saying... by The Heath BrothersTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Band Membership
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| When A Little Love Began To Die | Reuben Wilson / The Heath Brothers | 2009 | Single |
| Luminescence: Kool Jazz At Midem | B.B. King, Pat Metheny, The Heath Brothers, The Dave Brubeck Quartet | 2001 | Album |
| Expressions Of Life / In Motion | The Heath Brothers | 2001 | Compil. |
| Move To The Groove | Pat Metheny & The Heath Brothers + Ralph Towner & Charlie Haden | 2000 | Album |
| All The Things You Are | Pat Metheny . / The Heath Brothers / Gary Burton / Ahmad Jamal / Trio Hum | 1999 | Album |
| Smilin' Billy Suite / A Day In The Life | The Heath Brothers / Les DeMerle | 1998 | Album |
| Jazz Family | The Heath Brothers | 1998 | Album |
| As We Were Saying ... | The Heath Brothers | 1997 | Album |
| Brothers And Others | The Heath Brothers | 1984 | Album |
| Live In Concert | Pat Metheny / The Heath Brothers / The Dave Brubeck Quartet / B.B. King | 1984 | Compil. |
| Live At Midem | Pat Metheny Featuring Dave Brubeck, William O. Smith, Randy Jones, The Heath Brothers | 1983 | Album |
| Brotherly Love | The Heath Brothers | 1982 | Album |
| Dreamin' | The Heath Brothers | 1981 | Single |
| Use It (Don't Abuse It) | The Heath Brothers | 1981 | Single |
| Expressions Of Life | The Heath Brothers | 1980 | Album |
| For The Public | The Heath Brothers | 1980 | Album |
| Live At The Public Theater | The Heath Brothers | 1980 | Album |
| In Motion | The Heath Brothers Plus Brass Choir Featuring Stanley Cowell | 1979 | Album |
| Mellowdrama | The Heath Brothers | 1978 | Single |
| Passing Thru... | The Heath Brothers | 1978 | Album |
| Marchin' On! | The Heath Brothers / Albert Heath, Jimmy Heath And Percy Heath Featuring Stanley Cowell | 1976 | Album |
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