Albert “Tootie” Heath (1935-2024)

[chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez]

extreme RIP, glad i saw him one time, at the baked potato right up close

[Michael Weiss]

I enjoyed some great times with Tootie over the years, in concerts with the three brothers, gigs at the Vanguard with Jimmy and Tootie and trio gigs at Smalls.

Around Tootie you had to be on your toes on and off the bandstand, or you might get run over. Acerbic like a MF, but big fun always.

Edited April 7, 2024 by Michael Weiss
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[GA Russell]

Iconic American Jazz Drummer Dies Of Leukemia (msn.com)

[Pim]

4 hours ago, Michael Weiss said:

I enjoyed some great times with Tootie over the years, in concerts with the three brothers, gigs at the Vanguard with Jimmy and Tootie and trio gigs at Smalls.

Around Tootie you had to be on your toes on and off the bandstand, or you might get run over. Acerbic like a MF, but big fun always.

THanks for sharing that Michael. Must have been a great experience playing with those greats!

[Dan Gould]

5 hours ago, GA Russell said:

Iconic American Jazz Drummer Dies Of Leukemia (msn.com)

MSN ... but not yet at the NYT. Sad.

[gmonahan]

9 hours ago, Dan Gould said:

MSN ... but not yet at the NYT. Sad.

It is now: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/07/arts/music/albert-heath-dead.html