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Billy Higgins

Born: Oct 11, 1936 in Los Angeles, CA

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Died: May 3, 2001 in Inglewood, CA

Genre: Jazz

Styles: Hard Bop, Free Jazz

Biography: As a member of the groundbreaking Ornette Coleman-led quartet that launched the free jazz renaissance, Billy Higgins remains one of the most important and controversial drummers in music history. An uncommonly versatile and intuitive player, his nimble rhythmic patterns achieved a perfect balance between ...Read full biography

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Mr. Billy Higgins

Released: 1984

Label: Riza

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Originally released by the tiny RIZA label, this CD reissue has one of drummer Billy Higgins' few dates as a leader. Actually, Higgins mostly plays a supportive role as usual, backing saxophonist Gary ...Read full review

Bridgework

Released: 1980

Label: Fan/Contem

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This LP features drummer Billy Higgins in a rare leadership role at two unrelated sessions separated by six years. The three titles from 1980 match Higgins with the underrated (and generally underrecorded) ...Read full review

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