James Edward Heath, nicknamed Little Bird, was an American jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, and big band leader. He was the brother of bassist Percy Heath and drummer Albert Heath.

James Edward Heath, nicknamed Little Bird, was an American jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, and big band leader. He was the brother of bassist Percy Heath and drummer Albert Heath.

Art Direction – Phil Carroll Bass – Paul Chambers (3) (tracks: 1 to 4), Percy Heath (tracks: 5 to 11) Composed By – Elmo Hope Drums – "Philly" Joe Jones Engineer – Bill Stoddard (tracks: 5 to 11), Rudy Van Gelder (tracks: 1 to 4) Liner Notes – J.R. Taylor Piano – Elmo Hope Producer – Bob Weinstock (tracks: 1 to 4), Orrin Keepnews (tracks: 5 to 11) Remastered By – Kirk Felton Tenor Saxophone – Frank Foster (tracks: 5 to 7), Hank Mobley (tracks: 1 to 4), Jimmy Heath (tracks: 5 to 7), John Coltrane (tracks: 1 to 4) Trumpet – Blue Mitchell (tracks: 5 to 7), Donald Byrd (tracks: 1 to 4)

James Edward Heath, nicknamed Little Bird, was an American jazz saxophonist, composer, arranger, and big band leader. He was the brother of bassist Percy Heath and drummer Albert Heath.

Love Letter is the legendary saxophonist Jimmy Heath's stunningly elegant last testament, a take on seminal ballads. Includes songs written by Billie Holiday, Dizzy Gillespie and Kenny Dorham in addition to original material. Partially recorded in New York in the days preceding his 93rd birthday, Jimmy presided over a brilliant cast of colleagues and friends. The result is pure Heath: polished, inventive, candid, beautiful. Guest artists include Wynton Marsalis, Gregory Porter, and more.