You or Me (1995)

About this title: Jimmy Heath is in top form throughout this quartet session, which took place on the day his elder sister died after a lingering illness. Backed by his brother Albert "Tootie" Heath on drums, guitarist Tony Purrone, and bassist Kiyoshi Kitagawa, the tenor saxophonist revisits his fluid blues "The Quota" (which is very appropriately full of interesting quotes, displaying the leader's witty side) and debuts a new work, the enticing "Rio Dawn." He also delves into the works of other important jazz composers, including a lightly swinging treatment of Duke Pearson's "Is That So?," a potent ... read more

Tracks:

1. The Quota [Heath]
2. Rio Dawn [Heath]
3. Ballad from Upper Neighbors Suite [Heath]
4. Is That So? [Pearson]
5. Fungii Mama [Mitchell]
6. You or Me [Heath]
7. All Too Soon [Ellington/Sigman]
8. Hot House [Dameron]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.