Albert "Tootie" Heath

Jazz

In Remembrance: Albert “Tootie” Heath

Justus Sanchez

Albert “Tootie” Heath was a persistent drummer and jazz educator for more than 60 years. He passed away this year at 88.
Jazz

Albert "Tootie" Heath, percussive paragon of modern jazz, dies at 88

Nate Chinen

An alert, expressive drummer, Albert "Tootie" Heath was also the last of the legendary Heath Brothers. He died on April 3 in Santa Fe, NM, at 88.