Artist Biography by Scott Yanow
A solid bop-based pianist, Eddie Higgins has never become a major name,
but he has been well-respected by his fellow musicians for decades.
After growing up in New England, he moved to Chicago, where he played in
all types of situations before settling in to a long stint as the
leader of the house trio at the London House (1957-1969). Higgins moved
back to Massachusetts in 1970 and went on to freelance, often
accompanying his wife, vocalist Meredith D'Ambrosio, and appearing at
jazz parties and festivals. Eddie Higgins has led sessions of his own
for Replica (1958), Vee-Jay (1960), Atlantic, and Sunnyside; back in
1960, he recorded as a sideman for Vee-Jay with Lee Morgan and Wayne
Shorter.
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Biografía del artista por Scott Yanow
Eddie Higgins, un sólido pianista basado en el bop, nunca se ha
convertido en un nombre importante, pero ha sido muy respetado por sus
compañeros músicos durante décadas. Después de crecer en Nueva
Inglaterra, se trasladó a Chicago, donde tocó en todo tipo de
situaciones antes de instalarse durante una larga temporada como líder
del trío de la casa de Londres (1957-1969). Higgins regresó a
Massachusetts en 1970 y pasó a trabajar como freelance, acompañando a
menudo a su esposa, la vocalista Meredith D'Ambrosio, y participando en
fiestas y festivales de jazz. Eddie Higgins ha dirigido sesiones propias
para Replica (1958), Vee-Jay (1960), Atlantic y Sunnyside; en 1960,
grabó como sideman para Vee-Jay con Lee Morgan y Wayne Shorter.
Tracklist:
A1 - Zarac, The Evil One - 5:18
A2 - Falling In Love With Love - 4:38
A3 - You Leave Me Breathless - 4:27
A4 - Ab's Blues - 2:31
B1 - Blues For Big Scotia - 4:07
B2 - Foot's Bag - 7:17
B3 - Satin Doll - 4:24
Credits:
Bass – Jim Atlas (tracks: A1, A3, B2), Richard Evans (tracks: A2, A4, B1, B3)
Drums – Marshall Thompson
Liner Notes – Jon Hendricks
Piano – Eddie Higgins
Producer – Sid McCoy
Tenor Saxophone – Frank Foster (tracks: A1, A3, B2)
Trumpet – Paul Serrano (tracks: A1, A3, B2)
Label: Vee Jay Records – SR 3017
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Released: 1961
Genre: Jazz
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