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🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #JazzTheatre

Kamau Daaood & Billy Higgins:
🎵 Liberator of the Spirit

#KamauDaaood #BillyHiggins

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September 21, 2026 at 8:11 AM
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Always a fine time at Tyrant Studios, Vancouver – last night’s deep dive into the #BillyHiggins / #CedarWalton treasure trove of hard bop was cookin’

Sharon Minemoto - piano
Jon Bentley - saxophone
David Caballero - bass
Julian Borkowski - trumpet
Arvind Ramdas - drums

#Jazzsky #Ugetsu #Bolivia
The Arvind Ramdas Quintet performing live on stage at Tyrant Studios, Vancouver – August 14, 2026
August 15, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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Jazz legend Billy Higgins drives “The Trio Vol.2” with crisp, swinging drums, delivering fresh improvisations and soulful interplay that capture his timeless groove.
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Billy Higgins - The Trio Vol.2
Jazz legend Billy Higgins drives “The Trio Vol.2” with crisp, swinging drums, delivering fresh improvisations and soulful interplay that capture his timeless groove.
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June 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Charlie Haden: Photos, Pt. 6, by @joshhaden.bsky.social. Tribute to Billy Higgins. 9 November 1996.

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#charliehaden #jazz #jazzmusic #billyhiggins #geriallen #shirleyhorn #patmetheny
Charlie Haden: Photos, Pt. 6
For Billy...With Love: A Tribute and Fundraiser for Billy Higgins, Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, NYC, 9 November 1996
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May 5, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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Horace Parlan
Happy Frame of Mind (1963)

Home is Africa
youtu.be/R5VTkpchEPc

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #HoraceParlan #JohnnyColes #BookerErvin #GrantGreen #ButchWarren #BillyHiggins #AlfredLion #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #RudyVanGelder #BlueNote
The photo shows a vinyl record album cover titled Happy Frame of Mind by jazz pianist Horace Parlan. The cover lists featured musicians: Johnny Coles, Booker Ervin, Grant Green, Butch Warren, and Billy Higgins. The design prominently features bold, black typography with the album title in large, stylized letters and the artist’s name in orange. The album is displayed on a small wooden stand atop a dark wooden table. In the background, there’s a green lamp, a decorative plaque, and a partially visible white door.
April 27, 2026 at 12:20 AM
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1987 - Cedar Walton trio - Dublin
#CedarWalton (p), David Williams (b), #BillyHiggins (dr)
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1987 - Cedar Walton trio - Dublin
March 29, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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Lee Morgan
The Sidewinder (1964)

Gary's Notebook
youtu.be/F2jCyTR1nOk

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #LeeMorgan #JoeHenderson #BarryHarris #BobCranshaw #BillyHiggins #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #AlfredLion #BlueNote
The photo shows a vinyl record of Lee Morgan’s album The Sidewinder propped up on a wooden surface next to a lamp and decorative pottery. The album cover features a black-and-white image of a trumpeter in the background, with bold black and red typography listing the title and musicians. Behind the setup, there is a rustic brick wall that adds texture to the cozy indoor scene.
March 12, 2026 at 12:51 AM
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Should I stay or should I … #morningpop #mondayvinyl #dextergordon #sonnyclark #butchwarren #billyhiggins #go
December 7, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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A song a day sometimes.
#SongOfTheDay #MusicSky #JazzSky#SonnyRollins #DonCherry #HenryGrimes #BillyHiggins
Sonny Rollins, Don Cherry, Henri Grimes & Billy Higgins
YouTube video by All That Jazz Don Kaart
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November 24, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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STAN GETZ〜CAL TJADER SEXTET/STAN GETZ

スタン・ゲッツとカル・ジェイダーによるコラボレーションをくり広げているアルバム
1958年の録音盤。

#stangetz
#caltjader
#Billyhiggins
#scottlofaro
#vinceguaraldi
#eddieduran
#vinylcollection
November 9, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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Herbie Hancock
Takin' Off (1962)

Three Bags Full
youtu.be/DqtULlnUS-Q

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #HerbieHancock #FreddieHubbard #DexterGordon #ButchWarren #BillyHiggins #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #BlueNote
The photo shows the album cover of Takin' Off by Herbie Hancock displayed on a wooden stand. The cover features a black-and-white image of Herbie Hancock playing the piano, with his hands on the keys and his face partially visible. His name is written in red text, while the album title and the names of the other musicians—Freddie Hubbard, Dexter Gordon, Butch Warren, and Billy Higgins—are listed in black and blue text. The bottom of the cover displays the Blue Note Records logo. The background shows a rustic brick wall, decorative ceramic vases, a green glass object, and a small frog figurine.
October 29, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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Dexter Gordon
A Swingin' Affair (1964)

Soy Califa
youtu.be/FkuG7CbgZvQ

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #DexterGordon #SonnyClark #ButchWarren #BillyHiggins #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #BlueNote
The photo shows a vinyl record cover propped up on a small wooden stand. The album is titled A Swingin' Affair by Dexter Gordon, featuring Sonny Clark, Butch Warren, and Billy Higgins. The cover has a bold red and black design, with Dexter Gordon smiling while playing the saxophone. The text includes the Blue Note label and catalog number 84133. Surrounding the record are decorative ceramic vases on the left and a green glass object in the background, all placed on a wooden surface against a rustic brick wall.
October 20, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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Sonny Clark
Leapin' and Lopin' (1962)

Melody for C
youtu.be/k3Jv3gqCuzM

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #SonnyClark #CharlieRouse #ButchWarren #BillyHiggins #FrancisWolff #RudyVanGelder #BlueNote #Japan
The photo shows a vinyl record album cover displayed on a wooden stand. The album is Leapin' and Lopin' by Sonny Clark, with a close-up black-and-white photo of the musician’s face as the main artwork. The title and artist names are printed along the right side in blue, white, and yellow text: “LEAPIN’ AND LOPIN’ SONNY CLARK,” followed by the names of Tommy Turrentine, Charlie Rouse, Butch Warren, and Billy Higgins. The Blue Note Records logo appears at the bottom. In the background, there are patterned ceramic drums on the left, a brick wall, and some decorative items on a wooden surface.
October 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Cedar Walton
Eastern Rebellion (1975)

Bolivia
youtu.be/3dX1QwyjvMg

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #CedarWalton #GeorgeColeman #SamJones #BillyHiggins
This photo features a vinyl record album cover placed on a small wooden stand. The album is "Eastern Rebellion" featuring Cedar Walton, Billy Higgins, George Coleman, and Sam Jones. The cover design includes a cloudy sky as the background with four black-and-white photos of the musicians arranged in a geometric layout. The title "Eastern Rebellion" is written in red stylized text near the top, with the artists' names listed in smaller white text above it. The bottom left corner has a small logo. Surrounding the album are decorative items including traditional painted drums, a green frog figurine, and some handwritten notes on a rustic wooden surface.
October 13, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Jackie McLean
A Fickle Sonance (1961)

Five Will Get You Ten
youtu.be/F3ZphdNu4ng

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #JackieMcLean #TommyTurrentine #SonnyClark #ButchWarren #BillyHiggins #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #BlueNote
This photo showcases the cover of a vinyl record titled "A Fickle Sonance" by Jackie McLean, released under the Blue Note label. The cover has a minimalistic design featuring a close-up, black-and-white image of a man wearing a houndstooth-patterned hat, with his hand resting on his forehead. The album credits include Tommy Turrentine, Sonny Clark, Butch Warren, and Billy Higgins. The record is displayed on a wooden stand, set against a rustic background with decorative ceramic cups to the left and a small green frog figurine on the right. A handwritten note and green glass bottle are also visible, contributing to a cozy, vintage ambiance.
September 18, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #TheMorningAfterMix

Billy Higgins, Don Cherry, Charlie Haden & Ornette Coleman:
🎵 Lonely Woman

#6music #BillyHiggins #DonCherry #CharlieHaden #OrnetteColeman

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▶️ Song on #Spotify:
Lonely Woman
Ornette Coleman, Don Cherry, Charlie Haden, Billy Higgins · Don Cherry featuring Ornette Coleman · Song · 2012
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September 7, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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Dexter Gordon
Go! (1962)

Where Are You?
youtu.be/gzVxLnws6Mg

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #DexterGordon #SonnyClark #ButchWarren ##BillyHiggins #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #BlueNote
This photo features the album cover for "Go" by Dexter Gordon, a jazz saxophonist. The cover has a minimalist design with large, bold red letters spelling "GO" at the top. Below that, "DEXTER GORDON" is written in black and red text, with the names of contributing musicians—Sonny Clark, Butch Warren, and Billy Higgins—listed above. There is also a small blue-tinted image of Dexter Gordon playing the saxophone. The album is a Blue Note release, as indicated by the label at the bottom right. The album cover is displayed on a wooden stand, with decorative items like patterned pottery, a small green frog figurine, and a note in the background, placed against a rustic brick wall.
September 1, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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Record of the Day:
We’re all going somewhere, might as well ride in style
#MusicSky #Jazz #VinylSky #BobbyHutcherson #VinylRecords #ModalJazz #BillyHiggins #VinylCommunity #HerbieLewis #McCoyTyner #PostBop #JoeHenderson #JazzSky #Vibraphone
August 27, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard, Dexter Gordon, Butch Warren & Billy Higgins:
🎵 Watermelon Man

#BBCRadio3 #HerbieHancock #FreddieHubbard #DexterGordon #ButchWarren #BillyHiggins
August 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #JamzSupernova

Sathima Bea Benjamin, Onaje Allan Gumbs, Buster Williams, Billy Higgins & Kenny Barron:
🎵 Africa

#6music #SathimaBeaBenjamin #OnajeAllanGumbs #BusterWilliams #BillyHiggins #KennyBarron

August 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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⬆️

Second #BlueNoteClassic release of the week.

Lee Morgan - The Procrastinator

Continuing this month’s “themes” of deferred classics, also Shorter and Carter.

#jazzsky

#WayneShorter #BobbyHutcherson #HerbieHancock #RonCarter #BillyHiggins
Colour photo of Lee Morgan broken into four pieces on a cream background. Artist name in orange capitals
August 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Lee Morgan
The Procrastinator (1967)

The Procrastinator
youtu.be/Sj-yoDI33YM

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #LeeMorgan #WayneShorter #BobbyHutcherson #HerbieHancock #RonCarter #BillyHiggins #RudyVanGelder #BlueNote
This photo shows the cover of a vinyl record from the Blue Note Jazz Classic Series titled "The Procrastinator" by Lee Morgan. The album cover features a sepia-toned photograph of Lee Morgan sitting thoughtfully with his hand resting on his chin. The text above the photo reads, "Two previously unissued all-star sextet sessions featuring the great trumpeter with Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Bobby Hutcherson, Julian Priester, Harold Mabern, George Coleman and others." The album cover is placed on a wooden stand, with some decorative items in the background, including patterned pottery, a green glass sculpture, and a small frog figurine.
August 2, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Jackie McLean
Action (1964)

Wrong Handle
youtu.be/O-92fSO4guo

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #JackieMcLean #CharlesTolliver #BobbyHutcherson #CecilMcBee #BillyHiggins #AlfredLion #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #BlueNote #TonePoet
The photo shows the cover of the album "Action Action Action" by Jackie McLean, a renowned jazz saxophonist. The album cover features a striking black-and-white silhouette of McLean playing the saxophone, with bold red and black text highlighting his name and the album title. The cover also lists the names of other musicians featured: Charles Tolliver, Bobby Hutcherson, Cecil McBee, and Billy Higgins. The Blue Note Records logo is visible at the top right. The album is displayed on a wooden stand, with a rustic background that includes some ceramic items and a green frog figurine.
July 20, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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Dexter Gordon
Gettin' Around (1966)

Heartaches
youtu.be/CQrjq3nIEEk

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #DexterGordon #BobbyHutcherson #BarryHarris #BobCranshaw #BillyHiggins #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #RudyVanGelder #BlueNote
This photo features a vinyl record album cover displayed on a wooden stand. The album is titled "Gettin' Around" by Dexter Gordon, with other musicians listed: Bobby Hutcherson, Barry Harris, Bob Cranshaw, and Billy Higgins. The album is released under the Blue Note label, indicated by the logo and catalog number "84204" in the top right corner. The cover art is minimalist, showcasing a monochromatic image of a man sitting casually on a bicycle, surrounded by several other bikes, against a plain, textured wall. The setting suggests an urban environment. In the background, there are decorative ceramic items on the left and a green glass bottle on the right, set against a rustic brick wall. The photo is taken in a cozy, eclectic indoor space with warm lighting.
July 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Jackie McLean
A Fickle Sonance (1961)

Sundu
youtu.be/SJCtK_RVPcg

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #JackieMcLean #TommyTurrentine #SonnyClark #ButchWarren #BillyHiggins #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #BlueNote
This photo displays the cover of the jazz album "A Fickle Sonance" by Jackie McLean. The album cover features a black-and-white photograph of a man, likely McLean, wearing a houndstooth patterned hat and holding his hand to his head. The album title is written in green and yellow capital letters, while Jackie McLean's name is in bold white. Additional text lists the featured musicians: Tommy Turrentine, Sonny Clark, Butch Warren, and Billy Higgins. The Blue Note label and catalog number "84089" are also visible. The album is propped up on a wooden stand, with a background featuring decorative items, including ceramic drums, a green glass tree, and handwritten notes.
July 4, 2025 at 12:35 AM