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Billy Higgins (October 11, 1936 – May 3, 2001) was an American jazz drummer. He played mainly free jazz and hard bop.
Billy Higgins (born October 11, 1936, Los Angeles, California, U.S.—died May 3, 2001, Inglewood, California) was an American drummer who helped create the free jazz idiom while he was a member of Ornette Coleman’s classic 1950s groups and later became the busiest drummer in jazz; he played on dozens of Blue Note albums and accompanied top ...
Jul 5, 2024 · Billy Higgins was reportedly the most recorded jazz drummer in history, and certainly one of the most beloved. Higgins was one of the most musically sensitive jazz players around, with a light but active swing.
May 9, 2023 · A rhythmic genius, Billy Higgins, shaped the face of modern jazz drumming. His delicate touch and unparalleled swing carried his artistry across generations, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire drummers worldwide. Billy Higgins
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May 4, 2001 · Billy Higgins, a legendary drummer who was one of the most recorded players in the history of jazz, died Thursday at Daniel Freeman Hospital in Inglewood. He was 64. Higgins was admitted to...
May 3, 2001 · Known among musicians and fans as "Smiling Billy," Billy Higgins was first introduced to the broader jazz public when he came to the East Coast with the Ornette Coleman Quartet in 1959 for their extended engagement at the Five Spot Cafe.
