JIMMY HEATH — Triple Threat (1962-1998) RM | Original Jazz Classics Limited Edition Series | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Jimmy Heath has long been at least a triple threat as a musician (tenor, flute and soprano), arranger and composer. On this 1998 CD reissue, Heath sticks to tenor, performing "Make Someone Happy" and "The More I See You' while joined by pianist Cedar Walton and his two brothers, bassist Percy Heath and drummer Albert "Tootie" Heath. The other five numbers consist of four of his originals (best-known is "Gemini") plus a reworking of the ballad "Goodbye." For these selections, the quartet is augmented by young trumpeter Freddie Hubbard (who takes a few fiery solos) and Julius Watkins on French horn. The arrangements of Heath uplift the straightahead music and make each selection seem a bit special. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Gemini 6'09
Jimmy Heath
2     Bruh Slim 5'16
Jimmy Heath
3     Goodbye 7'04
Gordon Jenkins
4     Dew and Mud 5'01
Jimmy Heath
5     Make Someone Happy 3'41
Betty Comden / Adolph Green / Jule Styne
6     The More I See You 4'18
Mack Gordon / Harry Warren
7     Prospecting 5'40
Jimmy Heath
Credits :
Bass – Percy Heath
Drums – Albert Heath
French Horn – Julius Watkins (pistas: 1 to 4, 7)
Piano – Cedar Walton
Producer – Orrin Keepnews
Remastered By – Phil De Lancie
Tenor Saxophone – Jimmy Heath
Trumpet – Freddie Hubbard (pistas: 1 to 4, 7)