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Percy Heath R.I.P.


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One of the greatest bassists! RIP Percy Heath.

I remember seeing the MJQ in Dallas around 1990 or 1991 with the original lineup. Beautiful concert! I was fortunate to be able to shake hands with Mr. Heath at the end of the concert. The other three went backstage immediately, but Mr. Heath stayed on stage for awhile to greet some of the audience.

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The other three went backstage immediately, but Mr. Heath stayed on stage for awhile to greet some of the audience.

Sounds like the Percy Heath that I met in '84. I was introduced to him at the beginning of the concert, and he was referring to me by first name at the end. Really blew me away. Thanks for all of the joy, Big P!

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And now you've gone away and left me broken hearted,

but my memories will see me through.

Because I can't forget that magic moment when we met,

that lucky day I fell in love with you.

These are some of the words to the title track of his CD A Love Song, which he read at Milt Hinton's funeral - I hope someone recited them at his as well.

Thanks again for the music that will keep enlightening my days.

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