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| A Virtual Tribute to Jimmy Heath (FRI, 6/19/2020, 7 PM EDT Flushing Town Hall will celebrate the life and legacy of NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Heath, the Music Director of the Queens Jazz Orchestra, in a virtual tribute – "I'm Back Swinging Again! – on Friday, June 19 at 7:00 PM. Mr. Heath, who passed away in January at the age of 93, had been due to return to Flushing Town Hall's stage with his orchestra that evening. The special event will feature appearances by many celebrated musical artists who have crossed paths – and taken the stage – with Jimmy Heath throughout his storied career. Among those who are participating are Jimmy Heath's wife, Mona, and jazz legends Albert "Tootie" Heath, Barry Harris, Jimmy Owens, and Dorthaan Kirk; and members of Queens Jazz Orchestra, including Antonio Hart, David Wong, Jeb Patton, Michael Mossman, and Douglas Purviance. The event will be livestreamed on Flushing Town Hall's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/flushingtownhall and feature excerpts from a previous concert by the Queens Jazz Orchestra, testimonials from family and friends, snapshots of Mr. Heath throughout his career, and several performances by his former colleagues. ThIs tribute also will raise funds to support the Jimmy Heath Scholarship Endowment Fund at Queens College. write your comments about the article :: © 2020 Jazz News :: home page |