some jazz families

[jazzboCR]

And now for the other great trio of brothers who actually played as a trio of brothers (in a quintet setting). The Heath brothers: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heath_Brothers They had quite good careers as solo artists too. All their major label stuff is material worth seeking out and Collectables has a 2fer of Columbia recordings.
Some tunes by The Heath Brothers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ9D4mMXESI << What a gorgeous piece this is!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpQzJbb_VX4 << another beauty...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDpb1-Wajpk <<...but they didn't do just mellow/dreamy
SEMI-BONUS : 1/2 hour Master Class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s02vbzKWb5U

Albert "Tootie" Heath The drummer but not just some time-keeper--his first recording was with John Coltrane, and he's a full Instructor at the the Stanford Jazz Workshop (been teaching and holding workshops his whole career). If you know anyone interested in jazz drumming/percussion, direct them to: http://thewholedrumtruth.com/ << He's leader and producer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GSbv6XrtaI << masterful all around--hard-bop in it's heyday in Mr. Gordon's new back yard.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9AYsKckzi4 << Lovely piece though the drums are over-miked and the whole thing a bit harsh--running it through your processor will yield a benefit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fBs5BOO2i4 << Wanna get that party started with a big bang? Oh, Daddy... A trio with 2 class guys.
SEMI-BONUS: Extensive print interview: http://dothemath.typepad.com/dtm/intervi...heath.html

Jimmy Heath "Little Bird" for his association with Charlie Bird. Also a jazz educator who's prominence and warmth led other jazz biggies to his programs: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Heath
and http://www.allmusic.com/artist/jimmy-hea...iscography Site: http://www.jimmyheath.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9e6PS3pxH0 << From a comp of his Riverside recordings (early '60's) http://www.allmusic.com/album/nice-people-mw0000198907
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IwUOQU1-wg << JH said he loved blowing changes on this tune. One of the 5 best ever on a fave song (Miles Davis, Stan Getz...).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0hubxT1M3I << He may have been too skinny to be drafted by the US Army (true fact) but he's sure O/W a giant... "...warm and energetic..." indeed.
SEMI-BONUS: a 20-minute JH Big Band clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG5pUz6l4eU