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...
My Funny ValentineBilly Higgins, Chet Baker, Enrico Pieranunzi and Charlie Haden
No Man's Land
5:39
My Funny ValentineCedar Walton, Ron Carter, Billy Higgins and Sweet Basil Trio
My Funny Valentine
15:39
My Heart Stood StillCedar Walton, Billy Higgins, Sweet Basil Trio and David Williams
Manhattan After Hours
11:18
How Deep is the OceanOrnette Coleman, Paul Bley, Don Cherry, Billy Higgins and Charlie Haden
Live At The Hillcrest Club
All the WayCharlie Haden, Billy Higgins and Enrico Pieranunzi
The Heart of the Ballad
6:30
EmilyBilly Higgins, Ray Drummond and Hank Jones
The Essence
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