1987 - Cedar Walton trio - Dublin

1987 - Cedar Walton trio - Dublin
#CedarWalton (p), David Williams (b), #BillyHiggins (dr)
#jazz jazzsky

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.

Lee Morgan
The Sidewinder (1964)

Gary's Notebook
youtu.be/F2jCyTR1nOk

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #LeeMorgan #JoeHenderson #BarryHarris #BobCranshaw #BillyHiggins #RudyVanGelder #FrancisWolff #ReidMiles #AlfredLion #BlueNote

Should I stay or should I … #morningpop #mondayvinyl #dextergordon #sonnyclark #butchwarren #billyhiggins #go

A song a day sometimes.
#SongOfTheDay #MusicSky #JazzSky#SonnyRollins #DonCherry #HenryGrimes #BillyHiggins

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

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.

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 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.

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 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.

Sonny Clark
Leapin' and Lopin' (1962)

Melody for C
youtu.be/k3Jv3gqCuzM

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #SonnyClark #CharlieRouse #ButchWarren #BillyHiggins #FrancisWolff #RudyVanGelder #BlueNote #Japan

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.

Cedar Walton
Eastern Rebellion (1975)

Bolivia
youtu.be/3dX1QwyjvMg

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #CedarWalton #GeorgeColeman #SamJones #BillyHiggins

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.

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

Lonely Woman Ornette Coleman, Don Cherry, Charlie Haden, Billy Higgins · Don Cherry featuring Ornette Coleman · Song · 2012

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #TheMorningAfterMix

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

#6music #BillyHiggins #DonCherry #CharlieHaden #OrnetteColeman

▶️ 🪄 Automagic 🔊 show 📻 playlist on Spotify

▶️ Song on #Spotify:

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

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on BBC #Radio3's #NightTracks

Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard, Dexter Gordon, Butch Warren & Billy Higgins:
🎵 Watermelon Man

#BBCRadio3 #HerbieHancock #FreddieHubbard #DexterGordon #ButchWarren #BillyHiggins

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #JamzSupernova

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

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

Colour photo of Lee Morgan broken into four pieces on a cream background. Artist name in orange capitals

⬆️

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

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.

Lee Morgan
The Procrastinator (1967)

The Procrastinator
youtu.be/Sj-yoDI33YM

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #LeeMorgan #WayneShorter #BobbyHutcherson #HerbieHancock #RonCarter #BillyHiggins #RudyVanGelder #BlueNote

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.

Jackie McLean
Action (1964)

Wrong Handle
youtu.be/O-92fSO4guo

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #JackieMcLean #CharlesTolliver #BobbyHutcherson #CecilMcBee #BillyHiggins #AlfredLion #RudyVanGelder #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #BlueNote #TonePoet

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.

Dexter Gordon
Gettin' Around (1966)

Heartaches
youtu.be/CQrjq3nIEEk

#NowPlaying #JazzSky #VinylSky #DexterGordon #BobbyHutcherson #BarryHarris #BobCranshaw #BillyHiggins #ReidMiles #FrancisWolff #RudyVanGelder #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.

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 shows a vinyl record album cover from the Blue Note Jazz Classic Series, titled "Hipnosis" by Jackie McLean. The cover features a monochrome image of Jackie McLean playing the alto saxophone, wearing glasses and a hat. The album mentions that it contains two previously unreleased quintet sessions featuring McLean along with renowned jazz musicians Kenny Dorham, Grachan Moncur, Sonny Clark, Lamont Johnson, Butch Warren, Scotty Holt, and Billy Higgins. The record is displayed upright on a wooden stand, with some decorative pottery, a green frog figurine, and other items visible in the background on a wooden surface.

Jackie McLean
Hipnosis (1967)

Hipnosis
youtu.be/TfJ8X4tx-zU

#nowplaying #jazzsky #vinylsky #jackiemclean #grachanmoncur #lamontjohnson #scottyholt #billyhiggins #rudyvangelder #bluenote

Album cover features a b&w photograph of DG playing the sax.

Dexter Gordon Quartet - "Bouncin With Dex" (1975)

#NowPlaying #DexterGordon #BillyHiggins #NielsHenningOrstedPedersen #VinylRecords #vinyl

youtu.be/bsH507tB4RY

This photo features the album cover of "Dance with Death" by jazz pianist Andrew Hill. The cover has a dark, moody aesthetic with a shadowy image of Andrew Hill, wearing glasses, looking downward. The album title is written in lowercase letters: "andrew hill" in white and "dance with death" in red. Below the title, the names of the contributing musicians—Charles Tolliver, Joe Farrell, Victor Sproles, and Billy Higgins—are listed in small white text. The Blue Note Records logo and catalog number (73160) are also visible. The album is displayed on a wooden stand, set on a table. In the background, there are decorative items, including a pair of hand-painted drums, a small green frog figurine, and a green glass Christmas bottle. The setting appears to be a cozy, eclectic room with a rustic, artistic vibe.

Andrew Hill
Dance with Death (1968)

Dance with Death
youtu.be/c09IyJJnWwY

#nowplaying #jazzsky #vinylsky #andrewhill #charlestolliver #joefarrell #victorsproles #billyhiggins #rudyvangelder #franciswolff #bluenote #tonepoet

Billy Higgins, masterful jazz drummer, delivers a stellar trio performance on *The Trio Vol. 2*. Expect soulful grooves and intricate interplay. A must-have for any jazz collection.
#BillyHiggins https://open.spotify.com/album/6NMTOGNNlCgC34TY8hkCN6

Lee Morgan - Cornbread LP cover. On a red background, a black and white photo of Lee holding his trumpet, surrounded by the word "Cornbread". Artist names above. The black LP plays on a vintage, restored Bang & Olufsen Beogram 8002 linear-tracking turntable to the right.

Lee Morgan - Cornbread

Given this was recorded in '65, it starts off sounding more "late 60s" to me, for some reason.

Morgan, here, is joined by Hank Mobley (tenor sax), Herbie Hancock (piano), Jackie McLean (alto sax), Larry Ridley (bass), and Billy Higgins (drums) […]

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This photo features a vinyl record of Lee Morgan's album "Infinity" prominently displayed on a wooden stand. The album cover showcases a close-up image of Lee Morgan deeply focused while playing his trumpet. The text on the cover lists other notable musicians featured on the album: Jackie McLean, Larry Willis, Reggie Workman, and Billy Higgins. The background includes a rustic setting with decorative ceramic items on the left, a small green frog figurine on the right, and a handwritten note partially visible behind it. The warm lighting accentuates the cozy, vintage ambiance.

Lee Morgan
Infinity (1965)

Miss Nettie B.
youtu.be/D0JTMNlPzcY

#nowplaying #jazzsky #vinylsky #leemorgan #jackiemclean #larrywillis #reggieworkman #billyhiggins #rudyvangelder #alfredlion #franciswolff #bluenote #tonepoet

This photo features the album cover of "Happy Frame of Mind" by Horace Parlan, released under the Blue Note label. The design has a minimalist, modern aesthetic with bold, oversized black typography that spells out the album's title and artist's name. Above the title, there's a small black-and-white photo of Horace Parlan, accompanied by the names of other featured musicians: Johnny Coles, Booker Ervin, Grant Green, Butch Warren, and Billy Higgins. The album is displayed upright on a wooden stand, placed on a wooden surface. In the background, there are decorative ceramic items, a frog figurine, a green glass tree-shaped ornament, and a handwritten note, all set against an exposed brick wall.

Horace Parlan
Happy Frame of Mind (1963)

Home is Africa
youtu.be/R5VTkpchEPc

#nowplaying #jazzsky #vinylcommunity #horaceparlan #johnnycoles #bookerervin #grantgreen #butchwarren #billyhiggins #rudyvangelder #bluenote

PM #commuterelief is a Joe Henderson album I have never heard before: “Mirror Mirror”. Cool record. #jazzmusic #joehenderson #roncarter #chickcorea #billyhiggins #jazzsky #music #musicsky

The photo shows an album cover titled "Stick-Up!" by Bobby Hutcherson. The cover features an image of Hutcherson playing the vibraphone, with the names of other musicians: Joe Henderson, McCoy Tyner, Herbie Lewis, and Billy Higgins. The design includes a large red title on a white background, with the Blue Note label logo at the bottom. The album is displayed upright on a stand, and the surrounding environment includes a table with decorative objects like pottery and a green glass bottle.

Bobby Hutcherson
Stick-Up (1966)

Verse
youtu.be/-6csZld6-YU

#nowplaying #jazzsky #vinylsky #bobbyhutcherson #joehenderson #mccoytyner #herbielewis #billyhiggins #rudyvangelder #bluenote #tonepoet

The photo features a vinyl record cover titled "Consequence" by Jackie McLean, released under the Blue Note Classics label. The cover art displays an abstract image of a building with a zig-zag pattern, partially reflecting a blue sky with clouds. The record is standing on a wooden stand placed on a table, surrounded by decorative objects such as patterned vases and a small green frog figure.

Jackie McLean
Consequence (1965)

Bluesanova
youtu.be/pBEDJ1Ke5l0

#nowplaying #jazzsky #vinylsky #jackiemclean #leemorgan #haroldmabern #herbielewis #billyhiggins #rudyvangelder #bluenote

Sandy Bull "Fantasias For Guitar And Banjo", Vanguard, 1963 (re.) Sandy Bull (guitar, banjo), Billy Higgins (drums). Photography by David Gahr (album cover), #sandybull #billyhiggins #fantasiasforguitarandbanjo #vanguard #vinyl #nowplaying #musicsky #vinylsky