The Gap Sealer

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The Gap Sealer
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Studio album by
Released1973
RecordedMarch 1, 1972
Studio Bell Sound (New York City)
Genre Jazz
Label Cobblestone
9012
Producer Don Schlitten
Jimmy Heath chronology
Jam Gems: Live at the Left Bank
(1965)
The Gap Sealer
(1973)
Love and Understanding
(1973)

The Gap Sealer is an album by saxophonist Jimmy Heath featuring performances recorded in 1972 and originally released on the Cobblestone label but rereleased as Jimmy on the Muse label. [1] [2] [3]

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Reception

Professional ratings
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Ron Wynn of Allmusic called the album "Some of Heath's finest, most aggressive playing. He is a standout on soprano, flute, and tenor". [4]

Track listing

All compositions by Jimmy Heath except as indicated

  1. "Heritage Hum" - 7:48
  2. "Invitation" (Bronislau Kaper, Paul Francis Webster) - 5:46
  3. "A Sound for Sore Ears" - 7:20
  4. "Gap Sealer" - 7:28
  5. "Angel Man" - 7:20
  6. "Alkebu-Lan (Land of the Blacks)" - 7:34

Personnel

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References

  1. Cobblestone Records discography accessed April 15, 2014
  2. Muse Records discography accessed April 15, 2014
  3. Fitzgerald, M. Jimmy Heath discography, accessed April 15, 2014
  4. 1 2 Wynn, R., Allmusic Review accessed April 15, 2014