About J. C. Higginbotham
Lived 1906 – 1973 (aged 67). J. C. Higginbotham was an American jazz musician and trombonist.
J. (Jack) C. Higginbotham (May 11, 1906 – May 26, 1973) was an American jazz trombonist.
Discography As leader Callin' the Blues with Tiny Grimes (Prestige, 1958) Higgy Comes Home (Jazzology, 1979)
As sideman Red Allen, Red Allen, Kid Ory & Jack Teagarden at Newport (Verve, 1957) Red Allen's All Stars, Ride, Red, Ride in Hi-Fi (RCA Victor, 1957) Kenny Burrell & Bill Jennings & Tiny Grimes, Guitar Soul (Status, 1965) Buck Clayton, All the Cats Join In (Columbia, 1956) Fletcher Henderson All Stars/Rex Stewart, The Big Reunion (Jazztone, 1958) Coleman Hawkins, Things Ain't What They Used to Be (Swingville, 1961) Alberta Hunter & Lucille Hegamin & Victoria Spivey, Songs We Taught Your Mother (Prestige, Bluesville, 1962) James P. Johnson, Father of the Stride Piano (CBS, 1965) Pete Johnson, Pete's Blues (Savoy, 1958) Cootie Williams & Rex Stewart, The Big Challenge (Jazztone, 1957) Jimmy Witherspoon, Goin' to Kansas City Blues (RCA Victor, 1958)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was J. C. Higginbotham?
Jazz trombonist (1906-1973)
When was J. C. Higginbotham born?
J. C. Higginbotham was born on 11 May 1906 in Social Circle.
When did J. C. Higginbotham die?
J. C. Higginbotham died on 26 May 1973 in Harlem Hospital Center.
What was J. C. Higginbotham's occupation?
J. C. Higginbotham was a jazz musician and trombonist.
What nationality was J. C. Higginbotham?
J. C. Higginbotham was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: J. C. Higginbotham
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