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.[1][2][3]

The Gap Sealer
Studio album by Jimmy Heath
Released	1973
Recorded	March 1, 1972
Studio	Bell Sound (New York City)
Genre	Jazz
Label	Cobblestone 9012
Producer	Don Schlitten
Jimmy Heath chronology
Jam Gems: Live at the Left Bank (1965) The Gap Sealer (1973) Love and Understanding (1973)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[4]

Ron Wynn of Allmusic called the album "Some of Heath's finest, most aggressive playing. He is a standout on soprano, flute, and tenor".[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Jimmy Heath except as indicated

1. "Heritage Hum" - 7:48
2. "Invitation" (Bronislau Kaper, Paul Francis Webster) - 5:46
3. "A Sound for Sore Ears" - 7:20
4. "Gap Sealer" - 7:28
5. "Angel Man" - 7:20
6. "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

References