Mentions of Billy Higgins
3 mentions
Statements by others that mention Billy Higgins, drawn from interviews, books, and other sources.
Higgins, for instance, is a drummer who, when it's time for the downbeat, he's on fire immediately. There is no buildup.
Asked what he looks for in his trio sidemen, Walton points to his longtime drummer Higgins.
said by Cedar WaltonBilly Higgins had a, uh, place out there, The World Stage, where he gathered and encouraged the young musicians includin' Willie.
Explaining where young Los Angeles drummers came up, Walton credits the space Higgins built.
Billy had this way of playing that fell somewhere between straight eighth notes and the swinging triplets of jazz, and he gave the song a great funky-jazz flavor.
Recalling the 1962 recording of "Watermelon Man" for his debut LP Takin' Off.
said by Herbie Hancock