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.Cobblestone Records discography accessed April 15, 2014Muse Records discography accessed April 15, 2014Fitzgerald, M. Jimmy Heath discography, accessed April 15, 2014
Reception
Ron Wynn of Allmusic called the album "Some of Heath's finest, most aggressive playing. He is a standout on soprano, flute, and tenor".Wynn, R., Allmusic Review accessed April 15, 2014
Track listing All compositions by Jimmy Heath except as indicated "Heritage Hum" - 7:48 "Invitation" (Bronislau Kaper, Paul Francis Webster) - 5:46 "A Sound for Sore Ears" - 7:20 "Gap Sealer" - 7:28 "Angel Man" - 7:20 "Alkebu-Lan (Land of the Blacks)" - 7:34
Personnel Jimmy Heath - tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute Kenny Barron - piano, electric piano Bob Cranshaw - electric bass Albert Heath - drums Mtume - congas, percussion
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