Jimmy Heath, who died in January at 93, may or may not have conceived 'Love Letter' as a parting gift, but it carries a sense of proud accomplishment — the feeling of an acknowledged master taking a stately and well-deserved victory lap.
made one of his first appearances on record as a member of Dizzy Gillespie's band, late in 1949. Released on Capitol under the titleit featured Heath on alto saxophone alongside his fellow Philadelphian, an up-and-comer named John Coltrane.Love Letter —
a career capstone of sorts, featuring an all-star assemblage of talent. Among the songs featured on the album is a new version of Gillespie's"Con Alma," featuring Heath on tenor saxophone alongside Monte Croft's warmly resonant vibraphone and Russell Malone's chiming guitar.as a parting gift — the album, which Verve will release on July 17, can't help conveying a gently bittersweet air.
In addition to Malone and Croft, Heath's distinguished company here includes a fellow NEA Jazz Master and son of Philadelphia, Kenny Barron, on piano.
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