Hardbopjazz Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Albert "Tootie" Heath suffered a mild stroke last week. Let's all wish him a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin V Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Tootie is an underrated drummer. I am sorry to hear about his stroke, and I wish him the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Yeah, mend well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjzee Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Get better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardbopjazz Posted October 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 (edited) sorry to hear this, hope he'll fully recover! Edited October 22, 2015 by king ubu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonnymax Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Albert "Tootie" Heath suffered a mild stroke last week. Let's all wish him a speedy recovery. Would you please share where you heard or read this news? I did a fairly thorough search and can't find anything about it. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyril Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Sad news. Wish 'Tootie' all the best !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardbopjazz Posted October 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Albert "Tootie" Heath suffered a mild stroke last week. Let's all wish him a speedy recovery. Would you please share where you heard or read this news? I did a fairly thorough search and can't find anything about it. Thanks.From other musicians in the NYC area. Also, it was confirmed by one on this board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Best wishes - a legendary figure that I'd ike to see around for some more years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr jazz Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Sorry to read this. I spoke with him briefly at a gig in DC a few years ago. He was extremely pleasant and very down to earth. And his percussion work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Get well soon, Mr Heath ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Love Tootie.Hope he's O.K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gheorghe Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 one of my favourites.I think the first time I heard him is on the Dexter Montmatre stuff. I love the way the drums are well recorded, you hear everything Tootie does I almost forget listening to the rest.Really, I love everything he does on drums....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Friedman Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Sorry to hear the bad news. Tootie, get well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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