Heath performed with the groundbreaking Modern Jazz Quartet from 1952 through 1974, the year the group broke up, and then again after it re-formed, from 1981 through 1997. He also played regularly with his brothers.
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Percy Heath Memorial Planned for June 10
Bassist Percy Heath will be remembered at a memorial at Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York on June 10 from 7 to 9 p.m.
The lineup of musicians appearing at the event have not been confirmed, a spokesperson said, but according to the New York Times scheduled performers include Heath's two brothers, saxophonist Jimmy Heath and drummer Albert "Tootie" Heath; trumpeter Clark Terry; and pianists Hank Jones, Randy Weston, and Barry Harris.
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