Jimmy Heath and Joseph McLaren, 
I Walked With Giants (Temple). Younger brother of bassist Percy, older brother of drummer Albert (Tootie), saxophonist, composer and arranger Jimmy Heath tells his life story with forthrightness, humor and no trace of self-delusion. A brilliant youngster who succumbed to the heroin disease that plagued beboppers, Heath paid his debt, cleaned up his act and became one of the most productive and respected musicians of his generation. Co-author McLaren intersperses tributes from Sonny Rollins, Benny Carter, James Moody and other giants who make it plain they are proud to have walked with Heath.