The Heath Brothers - Smilin' Billy Suite

I met the Heath Brothers prior to this recording in Oslo, as they played at the Club Seven in Oslo. They were very exited to be recorded by the legend engineer, Jan Eric Kongshaug. It was an electrifying evening.
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If you like this recording, I strongly recommend you buying the record.

[@shaolin1derpalm]

"One Love" and the remix of "Watch what ya Sayin'" are born from this song

[@johnwatson75]

Also "Soopaman Lova 3."

[@idrissalaam8629]

The impact this song put in the building of Hip Hop is unmeasurable. The sample at 06:03 to 06:24 is priceless.
Jimmy Heath was James Mtume's father

[@SPMG769]

Respect due. I'm an aficionado of sorts but wasn't aware of that fact...✊

[@whxxp2x]

Redman hipped me to these men. Supaman 3 sampled this and I’ve been entranced since.

[@dzgroove9]

Redman Nas aaaahhhhh such beautiful music you sampled

[@royalaok1]

This track is timeless and proves the talent innovation of the American black man this song will always be relevent

[@younglubenica8099]

One of the most amazing masterpieces of music I ever listened to
Love and freedom
The Heath Brothers Forever

[@j.wesleyrobertsjr.9929]

That xylophone drop is soooo hard!!!

[@robindesjardins8566]

JImmy passed away Last Night, Jan 22, 2020. He will be sorely missed in the NYC Jazz world...and the jazz world in general. I met him too, in Minnesota during the 70s

[@FGCencore36]

Muddy Waters brought me here! Respect to the OG's

[@stanleyb2320]

Nas - One Love

[@BackwardsMoney08]

Redman used it in Soopaman Luva III.

[@folddpd1]

Stanley B Beatnuts Ya don't stop

[@TheDoorspook11c]

And much more.

[@TheKidKniseBurgh]

They used part 2

[@fivefootfreak7790]

nice profile pic

[@garybackstrom183]

One what
One love

[@Favled]

This track alone is such an inspiration, true geniuses...

[@aidanfox8219]

One Love

[@Lego2dTitan]

I appreciate you uploading this in it's entirety. Thank you!

[@herintuion88]

Thank U for sharing…

[@Black-rt1hh]

R.I.P. 👏🏽Jimmy Heath❤️🙏🏽

[@olu2009ad]

love bumping this in my ride

[@Matthew1981]

Stanley Cowell is a beautiful player

[@TheMusicalEmpress]

The entire suite. Thank You for uploading! This has made my month!🖤🖤🖤🖤🔥🔥🔥🔥🎶🎵🎵🎼🥁

[@BackwardsMoney08]

This track is so soulful and funky!

[@reimourrpower9357]

Beautiful.

[@barryscott1989]

Soooooo goooooood!!!! That kalimba solo!

[@bladome]

a gem

[@BushrodMusic]

Phenomenal!

[@Biz41269]

Thank you !!

[@wess6658]

Incredible jazz... Awesome.

[@Perromedic0]

Fantastic...utter brillance

[@seymourellis6863]

Truly appreciate the texture you've added to this incredible piece of music

[@TakeaSwigofTheJuice]

One Love!

[@anthonyhairston7346]

Incredible!!!! Thank you! 🙏🏾

[@nicolesweeney193]

A masterpiece!

[@OGChill]

Big up Stretch & Bobbito for educating me from 6:01

[@malcolmwadley557]

Q-Tip and Nas sent me here! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@herintuion88]

Yeap | Yup… #OneLove 🫶🏾

[@jahwill5629]

PEACE ((((( TIMELESS )))))

[@koichiyoshino8383]

Incredible groove.

[@PosdoSelecta]

Thanks man! you made my day!

[@drixc1]

He frequently makes my day as I need to listen to this masterpiece at least twice a year ;)

[@ejshafer]

Q-Tip forever!!!!

[@johnniejackson3154]

Redman - Superman Lover.

[@josiahvoisin7991]

Nas - One Love

[@mikesbreakfast1976]

No nigga. NaS One Love.

[@drixc1]

more difficult: 6:36 Beatnuts - Ya don't stop

[@darielclarkmusic]

"Soopaman Luva 3" to be exact 🦸🏽‍♂️🙂

[@byLizee]

yes

[@Gordygrooveking]

Total fucking BLISS !!!

[@patpao6933]

BELLISSIMO 29 luglio 2016 Newport Jazz festival

[@Screenwriting]

Wow, this is a great track!

[@RAMLIA1]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Mannywallace]

RIP Jimmy Heath

[@SirSwiftusFunkellwerk]

Word??? Damn!!!

[@johnnyluna7824]

we are losing so many jazz greats from that era.

[@SirSwiftusFunkellwerk]

@@johnnyluna7824 word

[@gottohavesoul]

The whole piece is vintage Heaths.

[@robschneider1351]

Dang, such a beauty is going to get removed because you monetized it! Remove the ads so this beauty can stay online. I've seen it happen to countless vids over the years. The only ones that get to stay are non-monetized

[@kaydh9875]

Nice

[@VonG063]

Now I know where everything come from

[@jengasias]

Plays the strings inside the piano. Stanley? You 2 cold.

[@TheFanusik]

Does the Smilin Billy stand for Billy Higgins?? Anyone knows ??

[@lordeldauoud142]

Yes It Does! Billy Passed A While Back(RIP)! Apparently The Were Good Friends! I like Him From His Playing With The Late Great Lee Morgan(RIP) On His Lp Entitled "Caramba"! I Think This Was Their Tribute To His Apparent Good Nature.

[@thomliakos5164]

X oh on.

[@yvesamani7660]

where can I download/purchase this??????

[@icedrum1]

yves amani to my knowledge, it's unattainable.

[@JR-bz7ov]

Just download this on flvto. Its what I’ve done

[@Obsidian451966]

It is from The Heath Brothers ‎1975 album "Marchin' On". CD's are available on discogs dot com or Amazon. On discogs check out the 1995 Japan release for $37.97... others are much more expensive. There's no difference sound quality, just different licensing.

[@GusDNvincible]

...grab my Cape and shades...

[@joenutss]

06:24 stakes is high demo?

[@EMJazzy]

RIP

[@SirSwiftusFunkellwerk]

faaaaaack!!!!

[@matthewhinds8197]

Sir Swiftus Funkellwerk

[@SirSwiftusFunkellwerk]

fuck yeah!

[@SirSwiftusFunkellwerk]

FAAAAAAAACK!!!

[@rompompomkladivo6623]

Sir Swiftus W. Funkellwerk feel u

[@torontotonto6189]

beastie boys book send me

[@tali703]

why does the intro make me think of BattleStar Galactica ??? Edit: i think this is why - ua-cam.com/video/2DDs6yZ4dbs/v-deo.html or at least one of the MANY theme tune Bear Macreary uses awsome stuff though...

[@shokohenrys]

Damn! they copied Nas! 😂