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Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

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Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)
MP3 320 kbps | 33 albums, 34:52:16 min | Covers included | 4,68 Gb
Genre: Jazz

Born and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Higgins initially studied privately with his mother. He started his professional career in Chicago, Illinois, while studying at the Northwestern University School of Music. An elegant and sophisticated pianist, his encyclopedic harmonic approach and wide range of his repertory made him one of the most distinctive jazz pianists to come out of Chicago, gaining the respect of local and visiting musicians for his notable mastery of the instrument. Higgins also had the unusual ability to sound equally persuasive in a broad span of music, whether he was playing traditional swing, exciting bebop or reflexive ballads, providing the tone and stylistic flavor of each styles, as both a soloist and as accompanist.

Eddie Higgins's delicate tone and conception were often compared to those of Bill Evans, one of the most influential and successful jazz pianists. He mostly played bop and mainstream jazz music throughout his career. Furthermore, Higgins was at playing melodies with swing-like feeling. His melodies had groove and swing-feeling without being too superfluous. Such swing-feeling of Eddie Higgins was also often compared to those of Oscar Peterson and Nat King Cole….

Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

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ALBUMS List:
1961. Eddie Higgins – Eddie Higgins [65:42]
1980. Eddie Higgins – Sweet Lorraine [43:59]
1986/1992. Eddie Higgins – By Request [56:36]
1990. Eddie Higgins – I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me [57:33]
1994. Eddie Higgins Quartet – When Your Lover Has Gone [62:57]
1996. Eddie Higgins – Portrait In Black And White [66:09]
1997. Eddie Higgins Trio – Haunted Heart [50:16]
1998. Eddie Higgins – Speaking Of Jobim [58:02]
1998. Eddie Higgins Trio – Again [66:24]
1999. Eddie Higgins – Time On My Hands [69:33]
2000. Eddie Higgins Trio – Don't Smoke In Bed [60:23]
2001. Eddie Higgins Trio – Bewitched [63:47]
2001. Eddie Higgins Quartet – Smoke Gets In Your Eyes [67:28]
2002. Eddie Higgins Trio – Dear Old Stockholm [74:29]
2002. Eddie Higgins Quartet – My Foolish Heart [73:37]
2003. Eddie Higgins – You Don't Know What Love Is [54:58]
2003. Eddie Higgins With Strings – Moonlight Becomes You [49:52]
2003. The Best Of Tenderly Eddie Higgins [65:52]
2004. Eddie Higgins Trio – If Dreams Come True [67:19]
2004. Eddie Higgins Trio – Christmas Songs [52:36]
2004. Eddie Higgins Quartet – My Funny Valentine [68:02]
2004. Nicole Henry With Eddie Higgins Trio – Teach Me Tonight [54:45]
2005. Eddie Higgins Trio – A Fine Romance [62:31]
2005. Eddie Higgins Trio – A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening [62:58]
2005. Eddie Higgins Trio – Secret Love [61:07]
2005. Eddie Higgins Trio – You Are Too Beautiful [59:50]
2005. Eddie Higgins Trio – Amor [54:21]
2005. Eddie Higgins Trio – Ballad Higgins [57:28]
2006. Eddie Higgins Quintet – It's Magic [64:16]
2006. Eddie Higgins Trio – Christmas Songs II [53:04]
2008. Eddie Higgens Quintet – A Handful Of Stars [71:40]
2008. Eddie Higgins Solo Piano – Standards By Request 1st Day & 2nd Day (2 CD)[61:16 / 61:11]
2009. Eddie Higgins & Scott Hamilton & Ken Peplowski – Essential Best [73:05]




Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

1961. Eddie Higgins – Eddie Higgins
MP3 320 kbps | 65:42 min | Covers included | 150 mb


Tracklist:
01. Zarac, The Evil One (5:17)
02. Falling In Love With Love (4:37)
03. You Leave Me Breathless (4:28)
04. Ab's Blues (2:33)
05. Blues For Big Scotia (4:07)
06. Foot's Bag (7:15)
07. Satin Doll (4:23)
08. How Long Has This Been Going On (5:13)
09. Little Girl Blue (3:40)
10. Falling In Love With Love (Alternate Take) (4:41)
11. You Leave Me Breathless (Alternate Take) (4:29)
12. Blues For Big Scotia (Alternate Take) (4:08)
13. Satin Doll (Alternate Take) (5:55)
14. Unknown Blues (4:58)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

1980. Eddie Higgins – Sweet Lorraine
MP3 320 kbps | 43:59 min | Cover | 101 mb


Tracklist:
01. Teach Me Tonight (3:58)
02. Sweet Lorraine (3:55)
03. Ruby (4:02)
04. Three Little Words (3:44)
05. Someone To Watch Over Me (3:50)
06. The Song Is You (3:07)
07. Sometimes I'm Happy (4:04)
08. Route 66 (3:27)
09. Rosetta (3:21)
10. Somebody Loves Me (3:18)
11. Take The 'A' Train (3:24)
12. These Foolish Things (3:50)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

1986/1992. Eddie Higgins – By Request
MP3 320 kbps | 56:36 min | Cover | 129 mb


Originally a Statiras LP recorded in 1986, when this date was reissued as a CD in 1992, Eddie Higgins went back into the studio and recorded five solos (including his "Magnolia Rag") to increase the release's length. The bulk of the set is the earlier trio date with bassist Milt Hinton and drummer Bobby Rosengarden, which primarily sticks to warhorses that are often requested of Higgins and most other jazz pianists. Highlights include "St. Louis Blues," "A Hundred Years from Today," "Little Rock Getaway," "Indiana," and "Sweet Georgia Brown." A strong all-around set from the underrated mainstream pianist.

Tracklist:
01. St. Louis Blues (3:46)
02. Georgia On My Mind (3:59)
03. Old Folks (4:28)
04. Sweet Georgia Brown (3:11)
05. A Hundred Years From Today (4:18)
06. Eustis Rag (1:55)
07. Carinhoso (3:05)
08. Body And Soul (4:12)
09. We'll Be Together Again (4:11)
10. (Back Home Again In) Indiana (4:19)
11. What's New (4:03)
12. Magnolia Rag (2:28)
13. As Time Goes By (3:50)
14. Sleigh Ride (3:52)
15. Squeeze Me (2:35)
16. Little Rock Getaway (2:24)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

1990. Eddie Higgins – I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me
MP3 320 kbps | 57:33 min | Cover | 131 mb


Tracklist:
01. Straight No Chaser (4:42)
02. Por Toda A Minha Vida (3:39)
03. A Wolf In Chic Clothing (5:35)
04. Kevin's Waltz (5:50)
05. I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me (4:26)
06. Love Theme From The Invasion Of The Body Snatchers (4:38)
07. Blues For Arthur's (5:02)
08. Sunlight In Beijing (4:50)
09. Celia (6:07)
10. Abraco A Sergio (3:00)
11. Speak Low (5:49)
12. Those Quiet Days (3:55)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

1994. Eddie Higgins Quartet – When Your Lover Has Gone
MP3 320 kbps | 62:57 min | Cover | 144 mb


Tracklist:
01. The Red Door (4:42)
02. In Your Own Sweet Way (6:37)
03. Zoot's Hymns (6:15)
04. Gabriela (5:23)
05. Come Rain Or Come Shine (7:09)
06. Waltz For Allison (5:53)
07. Image (4:39)
08. Hi Fly (6:27)
09. 'Tis Autumn (5:11)
10. The Red Blouse (6:13)
11. When Your Lover Has Gone (4:28)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

1996. Eddie Higgins – Portrait In Black And White
MP3 320 kbps | 66:09 min | Cover | 151 mb


Eddie Higgins is a quiet musician. His playing is never flamboyant and never exceeds the boundaries of good taste. The music coming out of his piano is reflective, exuding a feeling of relaxation, contemplation, and intimate beauty. This is not to say that his playing is so spare as to lack emotion. It's there, not thrown in the face of the listener. Like the playing, the listener must be attentive. This pianistic attitude is the artistic basis for his third album for the Sunnyside label. Filled with songs that are a steady part of the Higgins repertoire, the play list has representatives from the book of classic popular standards, Brazilian, and short classical pieces. That this serious stuff is seen by the fact that bass player Don Wilner spends a significant amount of time using the bow. This creates a chamber jazz atmosphere on such tunes as "Danny Boy." Wilner's importance to this session is set right at the outset with his sparkling plucked solo on "Lullaby of the Leaves." An album highlight is a rapturous Higgins piano on a lightly Brazilian rhythm medley of "The Dolphin" and "Someone to Light up My Life." Even on this tempo, Higgins does not go overboard with a heavy percussive presence assuring that the melody, not the rhythm, stays in the limelight. Higgins accompanies his wife, singer Meredith D'Ambrosio. Thus he is familiar with the lyrics which gives him a much better feel for the meaning of the music. His right hand on "What Is This Thing Called Love" is akin to a singer's scatting on this up-tempo arrangement. For creative subtlety applied to an agenda of interesting music, this album will be a smart addition to any jazz library. Recommended.

Tracklist:
01. Lullaby Of The Leaves (8:43)
02. Danny Boy (4:46)
03. What Is This Thing Called Love (5:07)
04. Liebeslied (6:46)
05. Retrato Em Branco E Preto (6:41)
06. Siciliano (6:40)
07. Just In Time (6:21)
08. Pavane (4:26)
09. The Dolphin • Someone To Light Up My Life (5:56)
10. Dance Only With Me (5:25)
11. Vocalise (5:18)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

1997. Eddie Higgins Trio – Haunted Heart
MP3 320 kbps | 50:16 min | Cover | 115 mb


The lonely cover photo and title of this Japanese import give away most of the story; this is a haunted, introspective album of piano-trio jazz very much indebted to Bill Evans and, to a lesser extent, George Shearing. Veteran Eddie Higgins mostly serves up standards from the Great American Songbook – "My Funny Valentine," "Someone to Watch Over Me," "I Should Care," "Lush Life," the usual suspects – in a tasteful, unshowy, often gently swinging way, harmonically locked into the mainstream, occasionally throwing in a gentle quote for humor's sake. Elsewhere, "Israel" forms the core of a "Stolen Moments" sandwich, and "Lover Come Back to Me" is given the token bossa nova treatment. Ray Drummond (bass) and Ben Riley (drums) make up the fine rhythm section, and they never miss a cue.

Tracklist:
01. My Funny Valentine (5:44)
02. Haunted Heart (4:40)
03. Stolen Moments • Israel (7:24)
04. Lush Life (5:32)
05. How My Heart Signs (6:05)
06. Someone To Watch Over Me (4:46)
07. I Should Care (5:11)
08. Lover Come Back To Me (6:57)
09. Isn't It Romantic? (3:57)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

1998. Eddie Higgins – Speaking Of Jobim
MP3 320 kbps | 58:02 min | Cover | 133 mb


By now everyone has heard at least one of Antonio Carlos Jobim's beautiful compositions, if only his most famous ones, "Girl From Ipanema" or "Desafinado," playing poppishly in an elevator or mall somewhere. His work has been recorded by every combination of instrument and voice, including Sinatra's. What distinguishes this CD from hundreds of others is its inclusion of 11 relatively obscure Jobim tunes, and the way this classy trio succeeds in communicating the essence of his special gifts with a minimum of fuss and feathers. (One track is a Carlos Lyra composition, "Voce e Eu," which blends in nicely.) The arrangements are elegant, combining jazz and Brazilian rhythms to gently swing the melodies and highlight Jobim's lush harmonies. The under-recognized pianist Eddie Higgins is a delight: Straightforward, relaxed, and varied, he sizzles on the up-tempo "Two Kites" and does a gorgeous rubato turn on "Inutil Pasagem" (Useless Landscape), one of Jobim's most heartbreaking songs. The always melodic bassist Jay Leonhart has some wonderfully warm solos, and demonstrates his superb bowing technique on several tracks, including the lovely "Bonita," while drummer Terry Clarke is consistently sensitive and vital, whether lofting a samba or swaying a ballad. It's difficult to pick highlights from this collection of sparkling gems, but it's easy to recommend it. An excellent introduction to Jobim's unique beauty, it will also appeal to long-term fans who already have an extensive collection of his work.

Tracklist:
01. O Morro Nao Tem Vez (5:41)
02. I Was Just One More For You (6:51)
03. Brigas Nunca Mais (4:38)
04. Falando De Amor (4:35)
05. Two Kites (3:54)
06. Bonita (4:17)
07. Voce E Eu (5:22)
08. Choro (6:33)
09. Felicidade (6:27)
10. So Tinha De Ser Com Voce (3:18)
11. Caminhos Cruzados (3:52)
12. Inutil Paisagem (2:35)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

1998. Eddie Higgins Trio – Again
MP3 320 kbps | 66:24 min | Cover | 152 mb


Tracklist:
01. Again (3:21)
02. How Insensitive (5:02)
03. Gion Kouta, Kyoto Blues (7:54)
04. My Foolish Heart (6:35)
05. Yellow Days (4:08)
06. My Romance (6:04)
07. I'll Never Be The Same (3:58)
08. Walk Alone (6:51)
09. Now Please Don't You Cry, Beautiful Edith (2:50)
10. Polka Dots And Moonbeams (7:58)
11. Will You Still Be Mine (6:37)
12. Hurry Song (5:06)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

1999. Eddie Higgins – Time On My Hands
MP3 320 kbps | 69:33 min | Cover | 159 mb


That Higgins is a virtuoso pianist is not in question; in fact, his group works with Wayne Shorter, Eddie Harris, trio sessions, and duets with wife Meredith D'Ambrosio are all solid prior examples of his substantial talent. This is his first all solo piano disc, and it's a beaut. Though well versed in bop, modern mainstream, and Swing-era styles, Higgins is a very competent stride pianist, albeit on the lighter side. Proof positive is offered during several of the 14 tracks, including "Can't Get out of This Mood," "You and the Night and the Music," "You Turned the Tables on Me," "A Sleepin' Bee," and "Nina Never Knew." He's also a pure ballad interpreter on "Ruby," "Say It Isn't So," "Stairway to the Stars," and, especially, the lengthy and languid "A Handful of Stars." One would hope Higgins, capable as he is, would crank it up a bit, and he does during the bulk of the bouncy tune "A Blues Serenade." In essence he's a great swinger as that rhythm buoys witty piano lines on the relaxed "I Hadn't Anyone 'Til You," the patient "Lucky to Be Me," or deliberate waltz "Zigeuner." Higgins changes speeds effectively on a "time" medley featuring the even-keeled "I Didn't Know What Time It Was," the down-trodden "Time Was," and the uppity, hopeful title track. Here's a thought not widely echoed but always implied: Eddie Higgins is one of the great jazz pianists of the last 50 years, and all the evidence you need is on this marvelous CD. Highly recommended.

Tracklist:
01. Can't Get Out Of This Mood (4:32)
02. Zigeuner (6:03)
03. I Hadn't Anyone Till You (4:42)
04. Lucky To Be Me (5:12)
05. You And The Night And The Music (3:13)
06. Ruby (4:19)
07. You Turned The Tables On Me (4:47)
08. A Handful Of Stars (6:20)
09. A Sleepin' Bee (4:23)
10. Say It Isn't So (6:26)
11. Time Medley: I Didn't Know What Time It Was • Time Was • Time On My Hands (7:36)
12. Nina Never Knew (4:01)
13. Stairway To The Stars (4:54)
14. A Blues Serenade (3:04)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

2000. Eddie Higgins Trio – Don't Smoke In Bed
MP3 320 kbps | 60:23 min | Cover | 138 mb


Eddie Higgins has long been a part of the American jazz scene, though he has tended to be overlooked by critics and to a certain extent, record labels in his homeland. But the cagey veteran knows his way around the piano and makes swinging seem effortless, as on these 2000 sessions. Fortunately, the Japanese Venus label has found a steady market for Higgins' CDs in Japan, where he has had many opportunities to record as a leader. This disc is a trio affair with guitarist John Pizzarelli and bassist Jay Leonhart, both accomplished musicians as well. Beginning with a strutting take of "Close Your Eyes," which brings a fresh sound to this old chestnut, it is clear right away that the chemistry among the players is just right. Duke Ellington's lush ballad "I Didn't Know About You" seemed like it was destined to be overlooked, but Higgins is one of many who have offered shimmering treatments of this lyrical gem. The pianist contributed one original, "Brown-Eyed Beauty," which has a George Shearing-like flavor; one can almost imagine Shearing's quintet playing this lovely piece back in the 1960s. The CD is full of standards and forgotten gems that are equally appealing. ~ Ken Dryden

Tracklist:
01. Close Your Eyes (5:30)
02. That Old Feeling (4:12)
03. I Didn't Know About You (4:22)
04. The Night Has A Thousand Eyes (6:02)
05. Something Cool (4:10)
06. Where Or When (6:59)
07. Day-Dream (4:52)
08. Brown-Eyed Beauty (6:40)
09. Black Coffee (5:38)
10. Golden Earrings (3:33)
11. Don't Smoke In Bed (4:28)
12. Too Marvelous For words (4:02)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

2001. Eddie Higgins Trio – Bewitched
MP3 320 kbps | 63:47 min | Cover | 146 mb


Through this album, Higgins started his musical career in Japan, and gained fame as the album became popular. Higgins hired Jay Leonhart as a bassist and Joe Ascione as a drummer. This trio played together until Higgins died in 2009.

Tracklist:
01. What A Difference A Day Made (6:06)
02. Detour Ahead (5:33)
03. Bewitched, Bothered, And Bewildered (4:18)
04. You Mast Believe In Spring (5:13)
05. Beautiful Love (3:45)
06. Alice In Wonderland (5:10)
07. Angel Eyes (5:25)
08. The Philanthropist (6:01)
09. Estate (3:44)
10. Blue Prelude (4:45)
11. I Hear A Rhapsody (4:05)
12. As Time Goes By (5:08)
13. Autumn Leaves (4:34)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

2001. Eddie Higgins Quartet – Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
MP3 320 kbps | 67:28 min | Cover | 154 mb


Listening to this CD, which reached a number one chart position in Japan, is like slipping into a bubbly hot tub with a glass of champagne: relaxing and sparkling at the same time. The ever-classy Eddie Higgins Trio is joined throughout by the superb Scott Hamilton, a fluid tenorist in the romantic tradition of Lester Young and Ben Webster, with soul-touching low notes and never a squawk or squeal. Borrowing the perfect image from master critic Whitney Balliett, Hamilton's sound is like "firelit mahogany." All the playing here is elegant and swinging: classic material delivered lovingly and without cliché. Higgins' gentle improvisations are often as beautiful as the original melodies (see, for example, his introduction and solos on the title track). He's also unique in his use of Bach-inspired counterlines to add depth and interest to the harmony; this is particularly evident on the faster tunes like "It's a Lonesome Old Town" and "Lullaby of the Leaves," where these left-hand figures supply extra propulsion and support for Hamilton's solos. Another distinction is the group's approach to "You Don't Know What Love Is" and "When the Sun Comes Out," timeless torch songs that are traditionally angst-ridden features for vocalists; in these hands, the flow of melody transcends any despair associated with the lyrics. Even the opening ballad, "Melancholy Rhapsody," is lightened by the tenderness of the playing. While the liners are in Japanese, the superb quality of the music needs no translation. Recommended.

Tracklist:
01. Melancholy Rhapsody (5:37)
02. It's A Lonesome Old Town (7:34)
03. Your Don't Know What Love Is (6:36)
04. By Myself (6:21)
05. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (7:31)
06. Lullaby Of The Leaves (6:30)
07. When The Sun Comes Out (5:34)
08. Love Letters (6:25)
09. When You Wish Upon A Star (5:01)
10. All This And Haven Too (5:02)
11. You're My Everything (5:15)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

2002. Eddie Higgins Trio – Dear Old Stockholm
MP3 320 kbps | 74:29 min | Cover | 170 mb


Tracklist:
01. Moonlight Becomes You (5:07)
02. More Than You Know (5:17)
03. Nardis (4:31)
04. Over The Rainbow (4:57)
05. Dear Old Stockholm (6:00)
06. I Remember Clifford (5:17)
07. You And Night And The Music (6:20)
08. If You Could See Me Now (5:31)
09. Again (4:48)
10. We Will Be Together Again (4:03)
11. Witchcraft (7:11)
12. It Never Entered My Mind (5:23)
13. Stella By Starlight (5:19)
14. Blame It On My Youth (4:45)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

2002. Eddie Higgins Quartet – My Foolish Heart
MP3 320 kbps | 73:37 min | Cover | 168 mb


Eddie Higgins has been a solid bop pianist for decades, though he seems most appreciated by the folks who run the Japanese label Venus, for whom he has recorded frequently in his golden years. Joined by two-thirds of Phil Woods' longtime rhythm section (Steve Gilmore and Bill Goodwin), along with special guest Scott Hamilton on tenor sax, Higgins explores a dozen ballads, most of which have been favorites of jazz musicians longer than the pianist has been playing professionally. Higgins doesn't mind taking a back seat to Hamilton's Ben Webster-inspired tenor, though he can also wail when he chooses to do so. The snappy take of "Russian Lullaby" is a highlight, featuring all four of the musicians in turn. One can hear Higgins singing softly to himself as he introduces his lush arrangement of "Embraceable You." While there is nothing groundbreaking about any of the selections, this is excellent music that will provide a perfect backdrop for any jazz fan's romantic evening.

Tracklist:
01. My Foolish Heart (5:30)
02. Russian Lullaby (7:59)
03. What Is There To Say (5:40)
04. That Old Black Magic (5:23)
05. Skylark (5:59)
06. Night And Day (5:49)
07. Embraceable You (6:28)
08. Am I Blue (6:05)
09. These Foolish Things (6:10)
10. The More I See You (6:23)
11. The Song Is You (5:47)
12. This Love Of Mine (6:23)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

2003. Eddie Higgins – You Don't Know What Love Is
MP3 320 kbps | 54:58 min | Cover | 126 mb


Eddie Higgins has been on the jazz scene for a long time, but he seems to be a best-kept secret by those able to track down his various releases for independent labels in the U.S. or Japanese titles, such as this one from Venus. This 2003 session features the veteran purely as a soloist, performing a dozen of his favorite ballads. While most of them are time-tested standards such as the elegant "My Funny Valentine," the shimmering "Beautiful Love," or "Skylark" (with an Asian-sounding introduction that suggests the humor of its composer), there are some lesser-known gems as well. The bittersweet ballad "Yellow Days" hardly pops up on many jazz CDs, though Higgins' richly textured arrangement should attract other musicians to it. Even though one doesn't hear the lyrics to "Again," this seasoned pianist seems to get across the implied apology to a loved one for a senseless quarrel. "Dance Only with Me," an overlooked jewel by the masterful songwriting team of Comden, Green, and Styne, is arranged as an elegant, deliberate waltz. Recorded and mixed in glorious 24-bit digital sound, this is easily one of Eddie Higgins' best all-around recordings.

Tracklist:
01. When You Wish Upon A Star (3:54)
02. My Funny Valentine (5:39)
03. Detour Ahead (5:50)
04. Beautiful Love (3:26)
05. Dance Only With Me (4:00)
06. Danny Boy (5:07)
07. All This And Heaven Too (4:27)
08. Yellow Days (4:38)
09. Skylark (4:01)
10. Again (4:12)
11. You Don't Know What Love Is (5:28)
12. Over The Rainbow (4:16)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

2003. Eddie Higgins With Strings – Moonlight Becomes You
MP3 320 kbps | 49:52 min | Cover | 114 mb


Eddie Higgins fronts a quintet, with string arrangements by Dick Lieb backing him on most tracks, as he covers ten standards. The effect of this lineup invites comparisons to the George Shearing Quintet of old. Vibraphonist Joe Locke, guitarist Joe Cohn, bassist Jay Leonhart, and drummer Joe Ascione are first-rate musicians who primarily stick to supporting roles, though Cohn's tasty solo in "The Folks Who Live on the Hill" and Leonhart's call and response with the leader and Locke's dancing vibes add some variety in a brisk treatment of "If I Should Lose You." The snappy arrangement of "Have You Met Miss Jones?" showcases Higgins and Locke. The final track, "When April Comes," is an original ballad by the leader in a soft bossa nova setting. The overall effect of this recommended CD makes it perfect for late-evening listening with someone special.

Tracklist:
01. What Is There To Say (4:21)
02. Moonlight Becomes You (4:46)
03. The Folks Who Live On The Hill (7:38)
04. If I Should Lose You (4:17)
05. How Deep Is The Ocean (4:19)
06. Have You Met Miss Jones? (4:00)
07. I'll Be Around (6:25)
08. The Nearness Of You (4:56)
09. Be Careful, It's My Heart (5:10)
10. When April Comes (4:01)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

2003. The Best Of Tenderly Eddie Higgins
MP3 320 kbps | 65:52 min | Cover | 114 mb


Tracklist:
01. Over The Rainbow (4:53)
02. What A Diff'rence A Day Made (6:06)
03. Smoke Gets In Yours Eyes (7:31)
04. Moonlight Becomes You (5:07)
05. As Time Goes By (5:08)
06. I Didn't Know About You (4:22)
07. Tenderly (3:16)
08. Again (3:21)
09. Autumn In New York (5:55)
10. Now Please Don't You Cry, Beautiful Edith (2:50)
11. You Don't Know What Love Is (6:36)
12. Someone To Watch Over Me (4:46)
13. The Peacocks (6:02)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

2004. Eddie Higgins Trio – If Dreams Come True
MP3 320 kbps | 67:19 min | Cover | 154 mb


Tracklist:
01. If Dreams Come True (5:57)
02. Into The Memory (3:31)
03. It's All Right With Me (6:20)
04. Moon And Sand (3:16)
05. Minor Swing (3:19)
06. I Will Wait For You (5:45)
07. A Weekend In Havana (3:36)
08. Summertime (5:32)
09. St. Louis Blues (4:07)
10. Shinjuku Twilight (4:48)
11. Frenesi (4:57)
12. Nightingale (5:24)
13. Caravan (3:59)
14. The Days Of Wine And Roses (6:48)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

2004. Eddie Higgins Trio – Christmas Songs
MP3 320 kbps | 52:36 min | Cover | 120 mb


The Christmas Waltz by the Eddie Higgins Trio appeared in the soundtrack of the movie "The Holiday."

Tracklist:
01. Let It Snow Let It Snow Let It Snow (3:41)
02. The Christmas Song (5:15)
03. I'll Be Home For Christmas (4:29)
04. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (4:35)
05. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (3:34)
06. O Little Town Of Bethlehem (4:49)
07. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (4:19)
08. The Christmas Waltz (3:25)
09. White Christmas (4:43)
10. Winter Wonderland (6:16)
11. Deck The Halls (With Boughs Of Holly) (3:42)
12. Sleight Ride (3:48)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

2004. Eddie Higgins Quartet – My Funny Valentine
MP3 320 kbps | 68:02 min | Cover | 155 mb


Tracklist:
01. You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To (7:02)
02. I'm A Fool To Want You (3:56)
03. When Sunny Gets Blue (4:55)
04. Alone Together (7:08)
05. My Funny Valentine (3:39)
06. It's All Right With Me (7:53)
07. Stardust (7:11)
08. I Only Have Eyes For You (6:45)
09. Don't Explain (7:01)
10. On A Slow Boat To China (7:13)
11. Imagination (5:19)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

2004. Nicole Henry With Eddie Higgins Trio – Teach Me Tonight
MP3 320 kbps | 54:45 min | Cover | 125 mb


Tracklist:
01. Lover Come Back To Me (3:57)
02. Blue Skies (3:30)
03. Teach Me Tonight (4:39)
04. Blame It On My Youth (5:15)
05. I've Got You Under My Skin (3:43)
06. Angel Eyes (7:01)
07. Summer Wind (3:57)
08. Cry Me A River (6:00)
09. Night And Day (3:51)
10. You Don't Know What Love Is (5:42)
11. 'S Wonderful (3:33)
12. Young At Heart (3:37)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

2005. Eddie Higgins Trio – A Fine Romance
MP3 320 kbps | 62:31 min | Cover | 143 mb


Tracklist:
01. I Concentrate On You (4:55)
02. Yesterdays (3:52)
03. A Fine Romance (5:23)
04. Girl Talk (3:36)
05. September In The Rain (4:54)
06. I Fall In Love Too Easily (4:19)
07. Gypsy In My Soul (3:42)
08. Born To Be Blue (5:40)
09. Here's That Rainy Day (3:26)
10. Exactly Like You (4:41)
11. Willow Weep For Me (6:59)
12. I'll Remeber April (4:29)
13. In Love In Vain (6:35)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

2005. Eddie Higgins Trio – A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening
MP3 320 kbps | 62:58 min | Cover | 142 mb


Tracklist:
01. I Could Write A Book (4:34)
02. Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry (6:02)
03. April In Paris (4:24)
04. Polka Dot And Moonbeams (5:43)
05. A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening (4:14)
06. Gentle Rain (4:47)
07. I Get A Kick Out Of You (5:36)
08. Serenade In Blue (5:07)
09. Why Was I Born (3:38)
10. Come Rain Or Come Shine (4:01)
11. The Way You Look Tonight (5:02)
12. Moonlight Serenade (5:11)
13. It Might As Well Be Spring (3:39)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

2005. Eddie Higgins Trio – Secret Love
MP3 320 kbps | 61:07 min | Cover | 140 mb


Tracklist:
01. Secret Love (4:31)
02. Ghost Of A Chance (6:06)
03. Star Eyes (4:38)
04. 'Round Midnight (5:43)
05. East Of The Sun (4:56)
06. Always (4:27)
07. Blue And Sentimental (6:04)
08. I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart (6:09)
09. But Beautiful (4:24)
10. Cheek To Cheek (4:08)
11. But Not For Me (5:19)
12. Avalon (4:42)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

2005. Eddie Higgins Trio – You Are Too Beautiful
MP3 320 kbps | 59:50 min | Cover | 137 mb


Tracklist:
01. A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square (4:51)
02. All The Things You Are (5:58)
03. Lover Man (5:03)
04. Like Someone In Love (6:36)
05. Historia De Una Amor (4:10)
06. Anything Goes (4:43)
07. In A Sentimental Mood (4:44)
08. In The Still Of The Night (4:33)
09. Georgia On My Mind (4:54)
10. Blue Bossa (4:15)
11. You Are Too Beautiful (4:55)
12. I'll Be Seeing You (5:08)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

2005. Eddie Higgins Trio – Amor
MP3 320 kbps | 54:21 min | Cover | 124 mb


Tracklist:
01. Begin The Beguine (5:08)
02. Moon Was Yellow (3:55)
03. Tristeza De Amor (4:51)
04. Pensativa (6:31)
05. Historia De Un Amor (4:13)
06. Jalousie (5:11)
07. Carinhoso (3:57)
08. Amor (5:25)
09. Perfidia (4:49)
10. Morning (5:41)
11. Copacabana Night (4:40)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

2005. Eddie Higgins Trio – Ballad Higgins
MP3 320 kbps | 57:28 min | Cover | 131 mb


Tracklist:
01. Angel Eyes (5:24)
02. My Funny Valentine (5:42)
03. Something Cool (4:09)
04. Danny Boy (4:45)
05. I Remember Clifford (5:16)
06. Falando De Amor (Speaking Of Love) (4:37)
07. Beautiful Love (3:26)
08. I'll Never Be The Same (3:57)
09. Detour Ahead (5:32)
10. More Than You Know (5:16)
11. O Little Town Of Bethlehem (4:49)
12. Love Theme From The Invasion Of The Body Snatchers (4:33)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

2006. Eddie Higgins Quintet – It's Magic
MP3 320 kbps | 64:16 min | Cover | 147 mb


Eddie Higgins has been an active jazz musician since the late '50s, though he has developed an especially strong following in Japan, resulting in numerous opportunities to record for Japanese jazz labels. This single-disc set features the bandleader with tenor saxophonists Scott Hamilton and Ken Peplowski, along with bassist Jay Leonhart and drummer Ben Riley. The primary focus is on slow, lush interpretations of ballads, with Hamilton having more of a straight-ahead approach when compared to Peplowski's more personal, conversational style. Exceptions include the snappy, swinging take of "I Never Knew," a breezy arrangement with Peplowski's gritty solo taking top honors, and the driving explorations of "Autumn Leaves." Peplowski switches to clarinet for part of the session, especially the gorgeous take of "Mood Indigo." Throughout the date, Higgins' engaging piano seems effortless, as the songs have likely long been a part of his repertoire.

Tracklist:
01. It's Magic (7:45)
02. Ghost Of A Chance (6:54)
03. I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) (5:15)
04. Mood Indigo (5:43)
05. I Never Knew (5:33)
06. A Nightingale Sang In Berkley Square (7:05)
07. Autumn Leaves I (5:16)
08. I'll Never Be The Same (8:49)
09. The Touch Of Your Lips (6:30)
10. Autumn Leaves II (5:26)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

2006. Eddie Higgins Trio – Christmas Songs II
MP3 320 kbps | 53:04 min | Cover | 121 mb


Tracklist:
01. Joy To The World (4:12)
02. The First Noel (5:35)
03. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear (4:04)
04. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (4:02)
05. Good King Wenceslas (3:24)
06. We Three Kings Of Orient Are (4:30)
07. We Wish You A Merry Christmas (3:29)
08. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (3:45)
09. Winter Dreams (4:58)
10. The Little Drummer Boy (2:56)
11. Silent Night (5:40)
12. Jingle Bells (6:29)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

2008. Eddie Higgens Quintet – A Handful Of Stars
MP3 320 kbps | 71:40 min | Cover | 164 mb


Tracklist:
01. In Love In Vain (6:21)
02. You Leave Me Breathless (6:05)
03. A Handful Of Stars (8:20)
04. Come Rain Or Come Shine (6:43)
05. April In Torino (6:14)
06. Night Has A Thousand Eyes (8:16)
07. Flamingo (5:40)
08. Breezin' Along With The Breeze (6:01)
09. A Portrait Of Jenny (7:18)
10. Softly As In A Morning Sunrise (5:29)
11. All Too Soon (5:13)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

2008. Eddie Higgins Solo Piano – Standards By Request 1st Day & 2nd Day
MP3 320 kbps | 2 CD | 61:16 + 61:11 min | Cover | 280 mb


Tracklist:
1st Day
01. It's Magic (4:57)
02. Easy Living (3:43)
03. Gone With The Wind (3:48)
04. I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues (3:51)
05. Dear Old Stockholm (2:57)
06. I Thought About You (4:13)
07. You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To (3:34)
08. My Old Flame (4:50)
09. Once Upon A Summertime (3:54)
10. Smoke Gets In Yours Eyes (4:01)
11. Portrait In Black And White (4:04)
12. In the Wee Small Hours (5:13)
13. The Man I Love (3:42)
14. These Foolish Things (4:24)
15. Stella By Starlight (4:06)

2nd Day
01. If Dreams Come True (3:16)
02. Dancing In The Dark (3:45)
03. I Didn't Know About You (4:19)
04. How Long Has This Been Going On (4:59)
05. I Don't Know What Time It Was (3:40)
06. Don't Explain (4:30)
07. Ill Wind (3:43)
08. In A Sentimental Mood (4:11)
09. Brownsburg Blues (3:30)
10. Corcovado (5:12)
11. Street Of Dreams (3:44)
12. Time On My Hands (3:18)
13. My One And Only Love (5:30)
14. The Things We Did Last Summer (3:59)
15. By Myself (3:35)



Eddie Higgins - Collection (1961-2009)

2009. Eddie Higgins & Scott Hamilton & Ken Peplowski – Essential Best
MP3 320 kbps | 73:05 min | Cover | 167 mb


Tracklist:
01. Smoke Gets In Yours Eyes (6:21)
02. You Don't Know What Love Is (6:36)
03. My Foolish Heart (5:57)
04. Russian Lullaby (7:59)
05. My Funny Valentine (3:39)
06. Stardust (7:11)
07. It's Magic (7:45)
08. Ghost Of A Chance (6:54)
09. In Love In Vain (6:21)
10. A Handful Of Stars (8:20)
11. You Turned The Tables On Me (6:02)



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