Jazz at the Bechtler:
The Music of Jimmy Heath
Friday, August 14 from 7 - 8 p.m.
Live Streaming from the Playroom
This month, the Ziad Jazz Quartet honors the life of American jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, and big band leader, Jimmy Heath. Heath, who recently passed on January 19, 2020 was nicknamed “Little Bird" after his work for Howard McGhee and Dizzy Gillespie in the late 1940s, during which his playing displayed influences from Charlie Parker.
Tune in to hear Ziad and the Ziad Jazz Quartet highlight a selection of Jimmy Heath’s work, including "Gemini", "Gingerbread Boy," and the ballad, "The Voice of the Saxophone," as they perform live from the Playroom
This program is free of charge. Registration is required. Please register by Thursday, August 13. Registered guests will receive the link by noon on Friday, August 14