Billy Higgins

Billy Higgins on vinyl: the drummer with the smile

In short: Billy Higgins (1936–2001) from Los Angeles played in Ornette Coleman’s quartet in 1959 and in the sixties played on a great many Blue Note recordings. His playing was light, swinging and full of joy – and fitted everything from hard bop to free jazz. The Vinyl Room currently has 4 records by Billy Higgins.

What makes Billy Higgins special?

A swing that never rushes: under his own name he is represented with “Once More” and “Mr. Billy Higgins”, both from the eighties.

On “Rejoicing” he plays in a trio with guitarist Pat Metheny and bassist Charlie Haden. Haden and Higgins were both members of Ornette Coleman’s quartet.

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First pressings

Records by Billy Higgins

→ Pat Metheny · ECM · Contemporary jazz · Jazz on vinyl

FAQ

What instrument did Billy Higgins play? Drums.

What made him known? Among other things, Ornette Coleman’s quartet in 1959.

What is “Rejoicing”? A trio album with Pat Metheny and Charlie Haden.

Which records do you have? Editions mainly from the eighties – 4 records in all.