Heath Brothers
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The Heath Brothers was a jazz group formed in 1975 by brothers Jimmy (tenor saxophone), Percy (bass), and 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. They also added other sidemen for some of their recording dates. The group lasted till 1982; its music was predominantly hard bop.
Their albums include:
- Marchin' On (1975)
- Passin' Thru (1978)
- Live At The Public Theatre (1979)
- In Motion (1979)
- Expressions Of Life (1980)
- Brotherly Love (1981)
- Brothers And Others (1981)