“Playboys' was an authentic junkie record. Art Pepper was just out of jail, Chet was arrested a week after the session, and piano player Carl Perkins would die two years later. When the record was recorded I was behind bars myself. In 1955 I was caught with narcotics and had to serve almost five years. Luckily, I was allowed to keep my saxophone in the cell, and I composed a lot during the time. They had to come fetch the music for Playboys from jail.”
Quote by Jimmy Heath
Author
Jimmy Heath
Jimmy Heath, born on October 25, 1926, is an outstanding saxophonist. His musical career began in the 1940s, during which he collaborated with many famous jazz musicians. Heath is known for his unique playing style and contributions to jazz. more
You May Also Like
“If I don't play for a while, it's just like getting hungry.”
Source: Where the dark and the light folks meet: race and the mythology, politics, and business of jazz