7 PM Pre-Show Reception 8 PM Concert "The Queens Jazz Orchestra" Presents a Concert to remember and honor the late NEA Jazz Master Albert "Tootie" Heath who was the last living member of "The Heath Brothers" ,

which were one of America's most prominent Jazz Families from Philadelphia which included his Brothers Percy Heath , Jimmy Heath and Drummer Albert "Tootie" Heath.

Albert Heath passed on April 3rd 2024 and Each of the three Heath Brothers received NEA Jazz Master Endowments ; Percy Heath in 2002, Jimmy Heath in 2003 and Albert "Tootie"Heath in 2021.

Albert "Tootie " Heath performed with some of the most prolific musicians in Jazz, Herbie Hancock, Benny Golson, Dexter Gordon, J.J. Johnson, Dexter Gordon, Art Farmer , Wes Montgomery and his tenure as the drummer with "The Heath Brothers ".

"The Queens Jazz Orchestra " Under the direction of Antonio Hart performs a concert to remember and honor the different worlds of music that "Tootie Heath " performed and loved to hear .

"Tootie Heath" has performed at Flushing Town Hall several times with " The Heath Brothers" and this concert is performed with him in mind and with love .

This concert is a beautiful tribute to the life , music and memory of a man who championed Jazz and dedicated his life to the music. Don't Miss this special evening of great Jazz..

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