The Thumper


The Thumper is the debut album by saxophonist Jimmy Heath featuring performances recorded in 1959 originally released on the Riverside label.

Reception

of Allmusic says, "The excellent session of late '50s straightahead jazz is uplifted above the normal level by Heath's writing".

Track listing

All compositions by Jimmy Heath except as indicated
  1. "For Minors Only" - 4:53
  2. "Who Needs It?" - 5:35
  3. "Don't You Know I Care " - 5:02
  4. "Two Tees" - 4:14
  5. "The Thumper" - 4:01
  6. "New Keep" - 4:11
  7. "For All We Know" - 4:35
  8. "I Can Make You Love Me" - 3:27
  9. "Nice People" - 3:52

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