The Heath Brothers - Marchin' On (feat. Stanley Cowell)

The Heath Brothers — Marchin' On (featuring Stanley Cowell)

180-gram Deluxe Edition pressed at RTI

Mastered direct from the analog tape by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio

Deluxe gatefold tip-on jacket with newly commissioned liner notes by Nate Chinen and never-before-seen photos

Released in 1976 on the pioneering Strata-East Records label, Marchin' On! by The Heath Brothers is a masterful blend of tradition and innovation that captured the spirit of an evolving jazz scene. Combining the lyrical brilliance of Jimmy Heath on saxophone, the grounding presence of Percy Heath on bass, and the dynamic rhythm of Albert "Tootie" Heath on drums — alongside pianist and label co-founder Stanley Cowell — the album bridged the hard bop roots of the 1950s with the spiritual and socially conscious music of the 1970s.

The Heath Brothers' legacy lies in their exceptional musicianship and their commitment to jazz as a vehicle for both personal expression and cultural dialogue, making this album a cornerstone in their illustrious career and a lasting influence on future generations of artists. Listen to this album in its purest form for the first time ever as a digital release, remastered from the original analog tapes at the highest resolution.

 

 

1. Warm Valley feat. Stanley Cowell

2. Tafadhali feat. Stanley Cowell

3. The Watergate Blues feat. Stanley Cowell

4. Maimoun feat. Stanley Cowell

5. Smilin' Billy Suite: Part I feat. Stanley Cowell

6. Smilin' Billy Suite: Part II feat. Stanley Cowell

7. Smilin' Billy Suite: Part III feat. Stanley Cowell

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