Albert “Tootie” Heath was a master drummer, appearing on hundreds of recordings, including John Coltrane’s first as a leader, Nina Simone, Herbie Hancock, The Modern Jazz Qt., and countless others, in addition to so many magical moments with brothers Jimmy & Percy in The Heath Brothers. His sense of rhythm was matched only by his sense of humor.
An all-star salute to Tootie happens at Flushing Town Hall on June 28th.
Recently, WBGO's Daybreak host Gary Walker chatted about the evening and Tootie Heath with Clyde Bullard, the jazz producer at Flushing Town Hall, and saxophonist Antonio Hart, the musical director of The Queens Jazz Orchestra, performing that night.
You can SEE Gary Walker's entire interview with Clyde Bullard and Antonio Hart here.
