Tonight's program celebrates the birthdays of 2 saxophonists/composers from Philadelphia: Jimmy Heath (b. 10/25/26) and Odean Pope (b. 10/24/38).

Steve Kuhn-The Night Has a Thousand Eyes-Mostly Coltrane-ECM-12/08
Heath Brothers-Wall to Wall-Endurance-Jazz Legacy-1/4/09

Jimmy Heath-Gemini-Triple Threat-Riverside-1/4/62
Miles Davis-Ginger Bread Boy-Miles Smiles-Columbia-1966
Chris Hunter-Little Sunflower-Bopcity-CBJ-3/09

Cedar Walton-Naima-Voices Deep Within-HighNote-5/20/09
Jimmy Heath-Trane Connections-Peer Pleasure-Landmark-2/17/87
Jessica Williams-Lonnie's Lament-The Art of the Piano-Origin-4/9/09

Max Roach-Lonesome Lover-Chatahoochie Red-Columbia-1981
Odean Pope-Speaking to the Clouds-EBIOTO-Knitting Factory-1999
Max Roach-Red River Road-Chatahoochie Red-Columbia-1981

Hampton Hawes-Blue Bird-Live at the Jazz Showcase vol 1-Enja-6/73
Jimmy Heath-Hands Up Feet Down-Love and Understanding-Muse-6/11/73

Odean Pope-Muntu Chant-Locked and Loaded-Half Note-12/13/04
Jen Chapin-Higher Ground-Revisions-Chesky-11/19/08