Billy Higgins
Billy Higgins grew up in the black neighborhood of Watts, Los Angeles, and began
his musical career playing rhythm'n'blues (Jimmy Witherspoon) and rock and roll
with local musicians. He also played with the solid saxophonist Ike Quebec. In
1953, he joined the Jazz Messiahs band co-directed by Don Cherry and James Clay,
in which Dexter Gordon also played (1953-1955). After playing and recording with
Red Mitchell (1957), Billy Higgins met Ornette Coleman, the saxophonist who
plays on a plastic instrument. In 1958, when Ornette Coleman set up his first
ever free jazz quartet, Higgin...
You Don't Know What Love IsGrover Washington, Jr., Billy Higgins, Joe Lovano, Cedar Walton, Eddie Henderson and Peter Washington
Just FriendsBilly Higgins and Dawan Muhammad
Polka Dots and MoonbeamsCharlie Haden, Billy Higgins and Enrico Pieranunzi
You Don't Know What Love IsSathima Bea Benjamin, Ricky Ford, Billy Higgins, Larry Willis and Buster Williams
How Deep is the OceanOrnette Coleman, Paul Bley, Don Cherry, Billy Higgins and Charlie Haden
EmilyBilly Higgins, Ray Drummond and Hank Jones
You Don't Know What Love IsGrover Washington, Jr., Billy Higgins, Joe Lovano, Cedar Walton, Eddie Henderson and Peter Washington
8:22
Just FriendsBilly Higgins and Dawan Muhammad
4:56
Polka Dots and MoonbeamsCharlie Haden, Billy Higgins and Enrico Pieranunzi
First Song
6:46
You Don't Know What Love IsSathima Bea Benjamin, Ricky Ford, Billy Higgins, Larry Willis and Buster Williams
Tribute To Lee Morgan
5:06
How Deep is the OceanOrnette Coleman, Paul Bley, Don Cherry, Billy Higgins and Charlie Haden
Live At The Hillcrest Club
EmilyBilly Higgins, Ray Drummond and Hank Jones
The Essence
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