Eddie Higgins Discography

1957 (age 25)

The Ed Higgins Trio

Ed Higgins, piano; Dave Poskonka, bass; Jack Noren, drums.

Chicago, IL, 1957

Night In TunisiaReplica Records 1009
Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe-
Getting Sentimental Over You-
Prelude To A Kiss-
Tangerine-
Strike Up The Band-
Over The Rainbow-
I'll Keep Loving You-
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To-
Spring Is Here-
Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea-

* Replica Records 1009   The Ed Higgins Trio

1960

Eddie Higgins Quintet

Paul Serrano, trumpet #1,3,4,6; Frank Foster, tenor sax #1,3,4,6; Eddie Higgins, piano; Jim Atlas, bass; Marshall Thompson, drums.

Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, 1960

1.Zarac, The Evil OneVee-Jay VJ 404, VJLP 3017
2.Falling In Love With LoveVee-Jay VJLP 3017
3.You Leave Me Breathless-
4.Foot's Bag-
5.Falling In Love With Love (alternate take)unissued
6.You Leave Me Breathless (alternate take)-

* Vee-Jay VJLP 3017, VJSR 3017   Eddie Higgins   1961
= Vee-Jay (J) 22YB-2017, (J) 32YD-1017   Eddie Higgins +2   1987
* Vee-Jay VJ 404   Eddie Higgins - Zarac, The Evil One / Ab's Blues

Eddie Higgins Trio

Eddie Higgins, piano; Richard Evans, bass; Marshall Thompson, drums.

Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, 1960

Ab's BluesVee-Jay VJ 404, VJLP 3017
Blues For Big ScotiaVee-Jay VJLP 3017
Satin Doll-
How Long Has This Been Going OnVee-Jay (J) 22YB-2017, (J) 32YD-1017
Little Girl Blue-
Blues For Big Scotia (alternate take)unissued
Satin Doll (alternate take)-
Unknown Blues-

* Vee-Jay VJLP 3017, VJSR 3017   Eddie Higgins   1961
= Vee-Jay (J) 22YB-2017, (J) 32YD-1017   Eddie Higgins +2   1987
* Vee-Jay VJ 404   Eddie Higgins - Zarac, The Evil One / Ab's Blues

1965 (age 33)

The Eddie Higgins Trio

Eddie Higgins, piano; Richard Evans, bass; Marshall Thompson, drums.

Universal Recording, Chicago, IL, August 25, 1965

9243Tango AfricaineAtlantic LP 1446
9244Love Letters-
9245Shelley's World-
9246Soulero-
9247Mr. Evans-
9248Django-
9249Beautiful Dreamer-
9250Makin' Whoopee-
9624Soulero (edited version)Atlantic 45-5059
9625Beautiful Dreamer (edited version)-

* Atlantic LP 1446, SD 1446   The Eddie Higgins Trio - Soulero   1965
* Atlantic 45-5059   Eddie Higgins - Soulero / Beautiful Dreamer   1965

1966

Eddie Higgins Trio

Eddie Higgins, piano; unknown, bass; unknown, drums.

Dunwich Studios, Chicago, IL, July 18, 1966

10504Call MeAtlantic unissued
10505Norwegian Wood-
10506What Can I Do-

Eddie Higgins Trio

same personnel.

Dunwich Studios, Chicago, IL???, August 12, 1966

10773AlfieAtlantic 45-2356, LP 8136
10774You Don't Have To Say You Love Me-
10775Midnight Sulkerunissued

* Atlantic LP 8136, SD 8136   The Piano Of Eddie Higgins   1966
* Atlantic 45-2356   Eddie Higgins - Alfie / You Don't Have To Say You Love Me

Eddie Higgins With Richard Evans' Orchestra

Eddie Higgins, piano; unidentified orchestra, Richard Evans, director.

Dunwich Studios, Chicago, IL???, November 23, 1966

11198I Live To LoveAtlantic LP 8136
11199Michelle-
11200What Is A WomanAtlantic 45-2374, LP 8136
11201The Shadow Of Your SmileAtlantic LP 8136
11202What Now, My Love-
11203Lara's Theme-
11204A Time For Love-
11205Miko-SanAtlantic 45-2374, LP 8136
11206SunnyAtlantic LP 8136
11207A Taste Of Honey-

* Atlantic LP 8136, SD 8136   The Piano Of Eddie Higgins   1966
* Atlantic 45-2374   Eddie Higgins - What Is A Woman / Miko-San

1967

The Eddie Higgins Trio

Eddie Higgins, piano; Richard Evans, bass; Marshall Thompson, drums.

Great Lakes Recording, Benton Harbor, MI, January, 1967

Chitty Chitty Bang BangTower 465, ST 5158
Doll On A Music Box-
Lovely Lonely ManTower ST 5158
Hushabye Mountain I-
Chu Chi Face-
You Too-
Fun Fair-
Hushabye Mountain II-

* Tower ST 5158   The Eddie Higgins Trio - Music From Chitty Chitty Bang Bang   1967
* Tower 465   Eddie Higgins - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang / Doll On A Music Box   1967

1968

Eddie Higgins and others

Eddie Higgins, piano; and others.

May 10, 1968

14525Elvira MadiganAtlantic unissued
14526Cancao De Amanacer-

1969

The Electronic Concept Orchestra

Eddie Higgins, piano, synthesizer, electric harpsichord, electric piano, Clavinet, Echoplex, electronic organ; Jimmy Dondlinger, electric, acoustic guitar; Denny Roche, Fender bass; Mike Tegza, drums; Morris Jennings, drums, conga drums; Phil Thomas, conga drums.

RCA Studios, Chicago, IL, Universal Recording, Chicago, IL and DB Studios, Chicago, IL, 1969

AquariusLimelight L-3090, LS-86070
Oh Happy DayLimelight LS-86070
Hey Jude-
Both Sides Now-
Grazing In The GrassLimelight L-3090, LS-86070
Feelin' AlrightLimelight LS-86070
Penny Lane-
Atlantis-
Rock MeLimelight L-3091, LS-86070
Windmills Of Your MindLimelight LS-86070

Eddie Higgins, Bob Schiff, synthesizer, electric piano; Phil Upchurch, electric guitar; Morris Jennings, drums; and others.

Goin' Out Of My HeadLimelight LS-86072
The Look Of Love-
Je T'aime... Moi Non PlusLimelight L-3091, LS-86072
MistyLimelight LS-86072
Romeo And Juliet Theme-
Like A Lover-
Wichita Lineman-
I'm Gonna Make You-
Stella By Starlight-
Love Is Blue-
This Guy's In Love With You-

* Limelight LS-86070   The Electronic Concept Orchestra - Moog Groove   1969
* Limelight LS-86072   The Electronic Concept Orchestra - Electric Love   1969
* Limelight L-3090   The Electronic Concept Orchestra - Aquarius / Grazing In The Grass   1969
* Limelight L-3091   The Electronic Concept Orchestra - Je T'Aime... Moi Non Plus / Rock Me   1969

1970

The Electronic Concept Orchestra

Eddie Higgins, synthesizer, piano, electric piano; Bob Schiff, synthesizer, electric piano; Ray Tate, electric guitar; Phil Upchurch, electric bass; Morris Jennings, drums; Bobby Christian, percussion; and others.

RCA Studios, Chicago, IL, Universal Recording, Chicago, IL and DB Studios, Chicago, IL, 1970

Midnight CowboyMercury SR-61279
Come Saturday Morning-
Recuerdos-
Maybe Tomorrow-
Theme From "Z"-
Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head-
Justine-
What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life-
Last Summer-
The Girl I've Never Met-
Mah-Na', Mah-Na'-

* Mercury SR-61279   The Electronic Concept Orchestra - Cinemoog   1970

1978 (age 46)

Eddie Higgins Trio

Eddie Higgins, piano; John Bany, bass; Marshall Thompson, drums.

Castle Recording Studios, Lake Geneva, WI, October 24 and 25, 1978

My Time Of DayClaremont 1085; Solo Art SACD 124
Nightingale-
Legrand MedleyClaremont 1085
In A MistClaremont 1085; Solo Art SACD 124
Lela-
How Long Has This Been Going On-
West Side Story Medley-

same session.

Dream DancingClaremont 1090; Solo Art SACD 124
Air For G String-
Come Touch The SunClaremont 1090
Ellington MedleyClaremont 1090; Solo Art SACD 124
Valsa De Porto Das Caixas-
Greensleeves-
Porgy And Bess Medley-

* Claremont 1085   Eddie Higgins - My Time Of Day   1978?
* Claremont 1090   Eddie Higgins - Dream Dancing   1978
* Solo Art SACD 124   Eddie Higgins - In Chicago   1995

1980

Eddie Higgins Trio

Eddie Higgins, piano; Osamu Kawakami, bass; Jimmy Takeuchi, drums.

Toshiba EMI Studio, Tokyo, Japan, 1980

Teach Me TonightToshiba Records (J) TP-72343
Sweet Lorraine-
Ruby-
Three Little Words-
Someone To Watch Over Me-
The Song Is You-
Sometimes I'm Happy-
(Get Your Kicks On) Route 66-
Rosetta-
Somebody Loves Me-
Take The A Train-
These Foolish Things-

* Toshiba Records (J) TP-72343   Eddie Higgins - Sweet Lorraine
= eau (J) TOCJ-66237   -   2004

1982 (age 50)

Eddie Higgins Sextet +

Pete Minger, flugelhorn; John Swan, flugelhorn, trumpet; Bill Prince, flugelhorn, trumpet, tenor sax; Nancy Weckwerth, French horn #3; Eddie Higgins, piano; Lew Berryman, bass; Norman "Red" Hawley, drums.

Erny's, Delray Beach, FL, June 6, 1982

1.It's You Or No OneSpinnster SP 0002
2.Once In A While-
3.Stockholm Sweetnin'-
4.Oleo-
5.Stella By Starlight-

* Spinnster SP 0002   Eddie Higgins, Pete Minger, John Swan - In Concert At Erny's - Once In A While   1982

1986

Eddie Higgins Trio

Eddie Higgins, piano; Milt Hinton, bass; Bobby Rosengarden, drums.

NYC, August 5, 1986

St. Louis BluesStatiras SLP 8079
Georgia On My Mind-
A Hundred Years From Today-
What's New-
Sleigh Ride-
Sweet Georgia Brown-
Body And Soul-
Little Rock Getaway-
As Time Goes By-
Eustis Rag-
Back Home Again In Indiana-

* Statiras SLP 8079   Eddie Higgins - By Request   1986
= Solo Art SACD 104   -   1992

1990

Eddie Higgins Trio

Eddie Higgins, piano; Kevin Eubanks, guitar; Rufus Reid, bass.

Masuo Studio, NYC, December 21, 1990

Straight, No ChaserSunnyside SSC 1052
Por Toda A Minha Vida-
A Wolf In Chic Clothing-
Kevin's Waltz-
I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me-
Love Theme From The Invasion Of The Body SnatchersSunnyside SSC 1052; Venus (J) TKCV-35356
Blues For Arthur'sSunnyside SSC 1052
Sunlight In Beijing-
Celia-
Abraco A Sergio-
Speak LowSunnyside SSC 1052; Venus (J) TKCV-35357
Ces Jours Tranquilles (as Those Quiet Days)Sunnyside SSC 1052

* Sunnyside SSC 1052   Eddie Higgins - Those Quiet Days   1991
= Alfa Jazz (J) ALCR-191   -   1992
= Venus (J) TKCV-35352   Eddie Higgins - I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me   2005
= Venus (J) VHCD-78115   -   2010
= Venus (J) VHCD-1112   Eddie Higgins Quartet - When Your Lover Has Gone / Eddie Higgins Trio - I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me   2013
* Venus (J) TKCV-35356   Eddie Higgins Trio - Ballad Higgins   2005
= Venus (J) VHCD-4137, VHCD-78178   -   2010
* Venus (J) TKCV-35357   Eddie Higgins Trio - Standard Higgins   2005
= Venus (J) VHCD-4136, VHCD-78177   -   2010

1992 (age 60)

Eddie Higgins Solo

Eddie Higgins, piano.

Chicago, IL, 1992

Old FolksSolo Art SACD 104
Carinhoso-
We'll Be Together Again-
Magnolia Rag-
Squeeze Me-

* Solo Art SACD 104   Eddie Higgins - By Request   1992

1994

Eddie Higgins Quartet

John Doughten, tenor sax; Eddie Higgins, piano; Phil Flanigan as Phil Flannigan, bass; Danny Burger, drums.

New River Studios, Fort Lauderdale, FL, February 3 and 4, 1994

The Red DoorSunnyside SSC 1064
In Your Own Sweet Way-
Zoot's Hymns-
Gabriela / Marina-
Come Rain Or Come Shine-
Waltz For Allison-
Image-
Hi Fly-
'Tis Autumn-
The Red Blouse-
When Your Lover Has Gone-

* Sunnyside SSC 1064   Eddie Higgins - Zoot's Hymns   1994
= Venus (J) TKCV-35353   Eddie Higgins Quartet - When Your Lover Has Gone   2005
= Venus (J) VHCD-3040   -   2009
= Venus (J) VHCD-78097   -   2010
= Venus (J) VHCD-1112   Eddie Higgins Quartet - When Your Lover Has Gone / Eddie Higgins Trio - I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me   2013

1996

Eddie Higgins Trio

Eddie Higgins, piano; Don Wilner, bass; James Martin, drums.

New River Studios, Fort Lauderdale, FL, March 25 and 26, 1996

Lullaby Of The LeavesSunnyside SSC 1072
Danny BoySunnyside SSC 1072; Venus (J) TKCV-35356
What Is This Thing Called LoveSunnyside SSC 1072; Venus (J) TKCV-35357
LiebesliedSunnyside SSC 1072
Retrato Em Branco E Preto-
Siciliano-
Just In Time-
Pavane-
The Dolphin / Someone To Light Up My Life-
Dance Only With Me-
Vocalise-

* Sunnyside SSC 1072   Eddie Higgins - Portrait In Black And White   1996
= Venus (J) TKCZ-36028   -   1997
= Venus (J) TKCV-35131   -   2000
= Venus (J) VHCD-4018   -   2009
= Venus (J) VHCD-78078   -   2010
* Venus (J) TKCV-35356   Eddie Higgins Trio - Ballad Higgins   2005
= Venus (J) VHCD-4137, VHCD-78178   -   2010
* Venus (J) TKCV-35357   Eddie Higgins Trio - Standard Higgins   2005
= Venus (J) VHCD-4136, VHCD-78177   -   2010

1997

Eddie Higgins Trio

Eddie Higgins, piano; Ray Drummond, bass; Ben Riley, drums.

Clinton Recording Studio A, NYC, June 28, 1997

My Funny ValentineVenus (J) TKCV-35034, TKCV-35045, TKCV-35356
Haunted HeartVenus (J) TKCV-35034, TKCV-35041
Stolen Moments / IsraelVenus (J) TKCV-35034, TKCV-35051, TKCV-35309
Lush LifeVenus (J) TKCV-35034, TKCV-35048
How My Heart SingsVenus (J) TKCV-35034, TKCV-35049, TKCV-35357
Someone To Watch Over MeVenus (J) TKCV-35034, TKCV-35041, TKGV-1002
I Should CareVenus (J) TKCV-35034, TKCV-35043
Lover Come Back To MeVenus (J) TKCV-35034, TKCV-35047
Isn't It RomanticVenus (J) TKCV-35034, TKCV-35045

* Venus (J) TKCV-35034   Eddie Higgins Trio - Haunted Heart   1997
= Venus (J) TKCV-35055; Sunnyside SSC 1080   -   1998
= Venus (J) TKCV-35101   -   1999
= Venus (J) TKCV-35101 (2001)   -   2001
= Venus (J) TKCV-35512   -   2000
= Venus (J) TKGV-7   -   2003
= Venus (J) VHCD-2001   -   2008
= Venus (J) VHCD-4051   -   2009
= Venus (J) VHCD-78051   -   2010
= Venus (J) VHGD3   -   2014
= Venus (J) VHCD-1143   Eddie Higgins Trio - Haunted Heart/Again   2013
* Venus (J) TKCV-35045   Various Artists - Isn't It Romantic? - Romantic Jazz Piano Trio   1998
* Venus (J) TKCV-35356   Eddie Higgins Trio - Ballad Higgins   2005
= Venus (J) VHCD-4137, VHCD-78178   -   2010
* Venus (J) TKCV-35041, TKCV-35054   Various Artists - When I Fall In Love - Romantic Jazz Piano Trio   1998
* Venus (J) TKCV-35051   Various Artists - Stolen Moments - Great Jazz Standards   1998
* Venus (J) TKCV-35309   Various Artists - Very Best - Venus Records Piano Trio Best Performances   2002
* Venus (J) TKCV-35048   Various Artists - Flamingo - Relaxin' Jazz Piano Trio   1998
* Venus (J) TKCV-35049   Various Artists - Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise - Best Jazz Piano Trio   1998
* Venus (J) TKCV-35357   Eddie Higgins Trio - Standard Higgins   2005
= Venus (J) VHCD-4136, VHCD-78177   -   2010
* Venus (J) TKGV-1002   The Best Of Eddie Higgins - Tenderly   2003
= Venus (J) VHGD18   -   2014
* Venus (J) TKCV-35043   Various Artists - Beautiful Love - Romantic Jazz Piano Trio   1998
* Venus (J) TKCV-35047   Various Artists - Lover Come Back To Me - Swingin' Romantic Standards   1998

1998

Eddie Higgins Trio

Eddie Higgins, piano; Jay Leonhart, bass; Terry Clarke, drums.

EastSide Sound, NYC, October 5, 1998

FavelaSunnyside SSC 1092
Esperance Perdida (I Was Just One More For You)-
Brigas Nunca Mais (Fight Never More)-
Falando De Amor (Speaking Of Love)Sunnyside SSC 1092; Venus (J) TKCV-35356
Two KitesSunnyside SSC 1092
Bonita-
Voce E Eu (You And I)-
Choro-
FelicidadeSunnyside SSC 1092; Venus (J) TKCV-35357
So Tinha De Ser Com Voce (It Had To Be With You)Sunnyside SSC 1092
Caminhos Cruzados-
Inutil Paisagem (Useless Landscape)-

* Sunnyside SSC 1092   Eddie Higgins - Speaking Of Jobim   2000
= Venus (J) TKCZ-36034   Eddie Higgins Trio - Speaking Of Love   1999
= Venus (J) TKCV-35132   -   2000
= Venus (J) VHCD-4019   -   2009
= Venus (J) VHCD-78079   -   2010
* Venus (J) TKCV-35356   Eddie Higgins Trio - Ballad Higgins   2005
= Venus (J) VHCD-4137, VHCD-78178   -   2010
* Venus (J) TKCV-35357   Eddie Higgins Trio - Standard Higgins   2005
= Venus (J) VHCD-4136, VHCD-78177   -   2010

Eddie Higgins Trio

Eddie Higgins, piano; Ray Drummond, bass; Ben Riley, drums.

Clinton Recording Studio B, NYC, October 14 and 15, 1998

AgainVenus (J) TKCV-35068, TKCV-35309, TKGV-1002
How InsensitiveVenus (J) TKCV-35068
Gion Kouta / Kyoto Blues-
My Foolish Heart-
Yellow Days-
My RomanceVenus (J) TKCV-35068, TKCV-35357
I'll Never Be The SameVenus (J) TKCV-35068, TKCV-35356
Walk AloneVenus (J) TKCV-35068
Now Please Don't You Cry, Beautiful EdithVenus (J) TKCV-35068, TKGV-1002
Polka Dots And MoonbeamsVenus (J) TKCV-35068, TKCV-35362
Will You Still Be MineVenus (J) TKCV-35068
Hurry Song-

* Venus (J) TKCV-35068, TKCV-35079, TKCV-35104   Eddie Higgins Trio - Again   1999
= Venus (J) TKCV-35103 (2001)   -   2001
= Venus (J) TKCV-35514   -   2000
= Venus (J) VHCD-2006   -   2008
= Venus (J) VHCD-4053   -   2009
= Venus (J) VHCD-78032   -   2010
= Venus (J) VHCD-1143   Eddie Higgins Trio - Haunted Heart/Again   2013
* Venus (J) TKCV-35309   Various Artists - Very Best - Venus Records Piano Trio Best Performances   2002
* Venus (J) TKGV-1002   The Best Of Eddie Higgins - Tenderly   2003
= Venus (J) VHGD18   -   2014
* Venus (J) TKCV-35357   Eddie Higgins Trio - Standard Higgins   2005
= Venus (J) VHCD-4136, VHCD-78177   -   2010
* Venus (J) TKCV-35356   Eddie Higgins Trio - Ballad Higgins   2005
= Venus (J) VHCD-4137, VHCD-78178   -   2010
* Venus (J) TKCV-35362   Various Artists - The Ballad On Jazz Piano Trio   2006

1999

Eddie Higgins - Don Wilner Dio

Eddie Higgins, piano; Don Wilner, bass.

The Vandyke Cafe, Miami Beach, FL, May 18, 1999

Speak LowNavie Novie Choice NNC 85
Duke Ellington Medley-
Favela (Somewhere In The Hills)-
This Is All I Ask-
How Deep Is The Ocean-
Laura-
What Can I Say After I Say I'm Sorry-
Michel Legrand Medley-

* Navie Novie Choice NNC 85   Eddie Higgins And Don Wilner - Live At The Van Dyke Cafe In Miami Beach   1999

Eddie Higgins Solo

Eddie Higgins, piano.

New River Studios, Fort Lauderdale, FL, December 1 and 2, 1999

Can't Get Out Of This MoodArbors Records ARCD 19236
Zigeuner-
I Hadn't Anyone Till You-
Lucky To Be Me-
You And The Night And The Music-
Ruby-
You Turned The Tables On Me-
A Handful Of Stars-
A Sleepin' Bee-
Say It Isn't So-
Time Medley: I Didn't Know What Time It Was / Time Was / Time On My Hands-
Nina Never Knew-
Stairway To The Stars-
A Blues Serenade-

* Arbors Records ARCD 19236   Eddie Higgins - Time On My Hands - Arbors Piano Series Vol. 6   2000

2000

Eddie Higgins Trio

Eddie Higgins, piano; John Pizzarelli, guitar; Jay Leonhart, bass.

Current Sounds, NYC, February 18 and 19, 2000

Close Your EyesVenus (J) TKCV-35087
That Old Feeling-
I Didn't Know About YouVenus (J) TKCV-35087, TKGV-1002
The Night Has A Thousand EyesVenus (J) TKCV-35087
Something CoolVenus (J) TKCV-35087, TKCV-35356
Where Or WhenVenus (J) TKCV-35087
Day-Dream-
Brown-Eyed Beauty-
Black Coffee-
Golden EarringsVenus (J) TKCV-35087, TKCV-35357
Don't Smoke In BedVenus (J) TKCV-35087
Too Marvelous For WordsVenus (J) TKCV-35087, TKCV-35357

* Venus (J) TKCV-35087, TKCV-35519, TKGV-3   Eddie Higgins Trio - Don't Smoke In Bed   2000
= Venus (J) TKCV-35141   -   2001
= Venus (J) VHCD-2008   -   2008
= Venus (J) VHCD-4063   -   2009
= Venus (J) VHCD-78113   -   2010
= Venus (J) VHGD15   -   2014
* Venus (J) TKGV-1002   The Best Of Eddie Higgins - Tenderly   2003
= Venus (J) VHGD18   -   2014
* Venus (J) TKCV-35356   Eddie Higgins Trio - Ballad Higgins   2005
= Venus (J) VHCD-4137, VHCD-78178   -   2010
* Venus (J) TKCV-35357   Eddie Higgins Trio - Standard Higgins   2005
= Venus (J) VHCD-4136, VHCD-78177   -   2010

Eddie Higgins Trio

Eddie Higgins, piano; Reuben Ristrom, guitar; Brian Torff, bass.

Dakota Bar And Grill, St. Paul, MN, August 14 and 15, 2000

Opening ApplauseT.C. Jazz Records 006
Billie's Bounce-
It Might As Well Be Spring-
The Peacocks-
There Is No Greater Love-
O Barquinho (Little Boat)-
The Lamp Is Low / Pavane For A Dead Princess-
The Heather And Jan-
Jitterbug Waltz-
Love Theme From The Invasion Of The Body Snatchers-
Here's That Rainy Day-
This Can't Be Love-

* T.C. Jazz Records 006   Eddie Higgins, Reuben Ristrom, Brian Torff - Live At The Dakota   2000

2001

Eddie Higgins Trio

Eddie Higgins, piano; Jay Leonhart, bass; Joe Ascione, drums.

The Studio, NYC, January 30 and 31, 2001

What A Diff'rence A Day MadeVenus (J) TKCV-35093, TKGV-1002
Detour AheadVenus (J) TKCV-35093, TKCV-35356
Bewitched, Bothered, And BewilderedVenus (J) TKCV-35093
You Must Believe In Spring-
Beautiful LoveVenus (J) TKCV-35093, TKCV-35356
Alice In WonderlandVenus (J) TKCV-35093, TKCV-35357
Angel EyesVenus (J) TKCV-35093, TKCV-35356
The PhilanthropistVenus (J) TKCV-35093
Estate-
Blue Prelude-
I Hear A Rhapsody-
As Time Goes ByVenus (J) TKCV-35093, TKGV-1002
Autumn LeavesVenus (J) TKCV-35093

* Venus (J) TKCV-35093, TKCV-35152   Eddie Higgins Trio - Bewitched   2001
= Venus (J) TKGV-8, TKCV-35523   -   2003
= Venus (J) VHCD-2010   -   2008
= Venus (J) VHCD-4069   -   2009
= Venus (J) VHCD-78035   -   2010
= Venus (J) VHGD2   -   2014
= Venus (J) VHCD-1144   Eddie Higgins Trio - Bewitched/Dear Old Stockholm   2013
* Venus (J) TKGV-1002   The Best Of Eddie Higgins - Tenderly   2003
= Venus (J) VHGD18   -   2014
* Venus (J) TKCV-35356   Eddie Higgins Trio - Ballad Higgins   2005
= Venus (J) VHCD-4137, VHCD-78178   -   2010
* Venus (J) TKCV-35357   Eddie Higgins Trio - Standard Higgins   2005
= Venus (J) VHCD-4136, VHCD-78177   -   2010

Eddie Higgins Quartet Featuring Scott Hamilton

Scott Hamilton, tenor sax; Eddie Higgins, piano; Steve Gilmore, bass; Bill Goodwin, drums.

The Studio, NYC, October 2 and 3, 2001

Melancholy RhapsodyVenus (J) TKCV-35100
It's A Lonesome Old Town-
You Don't Know What Love IsVenus (J) TKCV-35100, TKGV-1002, VHCD-8001
By MyselfVenus (J) TKCV-35100
Smoke Gets In Your EyesVenus (J) TKCV-35100, TKCV-35310, TKGV-1002, VHCD-8001
Lullaby Of The LeavesVenus (J) TKCV-35100
When The Sun Comes Out-
Love Letters-
When You Wish Upon A Star-
All This And Heaven Too-
You're My Everything-
Autumn In New YorkVenus (J) TKGV-1002

* Venus (J) TKCV-35100   Eddie Higgins Quartet Featuring Scott Hamilton - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes   2002
= Venus (J) TKCV-35522, TKCV-35161, TKGV-9   -   2003
= Venus (J) VHCD-2012   -   2008
= Venus (J) VHCD-4076   -   2009
= Venus (J) VHCD-78038   -   2010
= Venus (J) VHGD1   -   2014
= Venus (J) VHCD-1095   Eddie Higgins Quartet - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes / Eddie Higgins Quartet - My Foolish Heart   2012
* Venus (J) TKGV-1002   The Best Of Eddie Higgins - Tenderly   2003
= Venus (J) VHGD18   -   2014
* Venus (J) VHCD-8001   Eddie Higgins And Scott Hamilton And Ken Peplowski - Essential Best   2009
= Venus (J) VHCD-78196   -   2010
* Venus (J) TKCV-35310   Various Artists - Very Best - Venus Records Horn Album Best Performances   2002

2002 (age 70)

Eddie Higgins Trio

Eddie Higgins, piano; Jay Leonhart, bass; Joe Ascione, drums.

Avatar Studios, NYC, September 24 and 25, 2002

Moonlight Becomes YouVenus (J) TKCV-35312, TKGV-1002
More Than You KnowVenus (J) TKCV-35312, TKCV-35356
NardisVenus (J) TKCV-35312
Over The RainbowVenus (J) TKCV-35312, TKGV-1002
Dear Old StockholmVenus (J) TKCV-35312, TKCV-35357
I Remember CliffordVenus (J) TKCV-35312, TKCV-35356
You And The Night And The MusicVenus (J) TKCV-35312, TKCV-35357
If You Could See Me NowVenus (J) TKCV-35312
Again-
We Will Be Together Again-
Witchcraft-
It Never Entered My Mind-
Stella By Starlight-
Blame It On My Youth-
The PeacocksVenus (J) TKGV-1002

* Venus (J) TKCV-35312   Eddie Higgins Trio - Dear Old Stockholm   2002
= Venus (J) TKGV-6   -   2003
= Venus (J) VHCD-2014   -   2008
= Venus (J) VHCD-4077   -   2009
= Venus (J) VHCD-78039   -   2010
= Venus (J) VHGD11   -   2014
= Venus (J) VHCD-1144   Eddie Higgins Trio - Bewitched/Dear Old Stockholm   2013
* Venus (J) TKGV-1002   The Best Of Eddie Higgins - Tenderly   2003
= Venus (J) VHGD18   -   2014
* Venus (J) TKCV-35356   Eddie Higgins Trio - Ballad Higgins   2005
= Venus (J) VHCD-4137, VHCD-78178   -   2010
* Venus (J) TKCV-35357   Eddie Higgins Trio - Standard Higgins   2005
= Venus (J) VHCD-4136, VHCD-78177   -   2010

Eddie Higgins Quartet Featuring Scott Hamilton

Scott Hamilton, tenor sax; Eddie Higgins, piano; Steve Gilmore, bass; Bill Goodwin, drums.

Avatar Studios, NYC, September 26 and 27, 2002

My Foolish HeartVenus (J) TKCV-35316, VHCD-8001
Russian Lullaby-
What Is There To SayVenus (J) TKCV-35316
That Old Black Magic-
Skylark-
Night And Day-
Embraceable You-
Am I Blue-
These Foolish Things-
The More I See You-
The Song Is You-
This Love Of Mine-
TenderlyVenus (J) TKGV-1002

* Venus (J) TKCV-35316   Eddie Higgins Quartet Featuring Scott Hamilton - My Foolish Heart   2003
= Venus (J) TKCV-35171   -   2004
= Venus (J) TKCV-35532   -   2005
= Venus (J) VHCD-2013   -   2008
= Venus (J) VHCD-4086   -   2009
= Venus (J) VHCD-78007   -   2010
= Venus (J) VHGD34   -   2014
= Venus (J) VHCD-1095   Eddie Higgins Quartet - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes / Eddie Higgins Quartet - My Foolish Heart   2012
* Venus (J) VHCD-8001   Eddie Higgins And Scott Hamilton And Ken Peplowski - Essential Best   2009
= Venus (J) VHCD-78196   -   2010
* Venus (J) TKGV-1002   The Best Of Eddie Higgins - Tenderly   2003
= Venus (J) VHGD18   -   2014

2003

Eddie Higgins Solo

Eddie Higgins, piano.

BST-Studio, Tokyo, Japan, July 4, 2003

When You Wish Upon A StarVenus (J) TKGV-1001
My Funny Valentine-
Detour Ahead-
Beautiful Love-
Dance Only With Me-
Danny Boy-
All This And Heaven Too-
Yellow Days-
Skylark-
Again-
You Don't Know What Love Is-
Over The Rainbow-

* Venus (J) TKGV-1001   Eddie Higgins - You Don't Know What Love Is   2003
= Venus (J) TKCV-35175   -   2004
= Venus (J) VHCD-4001   -   2009
= Venus (J) VHCD-78050   -   2010
= Venus (J) VHGD9   -   2014

Eddie Higgins Quintet With Strings

Joe Locke, vibes; Eddie Higgins, piano, quintet arranger; Joe Cohn, guitar; Jay Leonhart, bass; Joe Ascione, drums; + Edith Hines, Harumi Rhodes, Svetlana Tsoneva, violin; Shmuel Katz, Lois Martin, viola; Charles Curtis, Andre Emelianoff, cello; Dick Lieb, conductor, string arranger.

Avatar Studios, NYC, August 26 and 27, 2003

What Is There To SayVenus (J) TKGV-1003
Moonlight Becomes You-
The Folks Who Live On The Hill-
If I Should Lose You-
How Deep Is The Ocean-
Have You Met Miss Jones-
I'll Be Around-
The Nearness Of You-
Be Careful, It's My Heart-
When April Comes-

* Venus (J) TKGV-1003   Eddie Higgins With Strings - Moonlight Becomes You   2003
= Venus (J) TKCV-35177   -   2004
= Venus (J) TKCV-35538   -   2005
= Venus (J) VHCD-4002   -   2009
= Venus (J) VHCD-78053   -   2010
= Venus (J) VHGD14   -   2014

2004

Eddie Higgins Trio

Eddie Higgins, piano; Jay Leonhart, bass; Joe Ascione, drums.

Avatar Studios, NYC, July 6, 7 and 8, 2004

If Dreams Come TrueVenus (J) TKCV-35342, TKCV-35357
Summertime-
It's All Right With MeVenus (J) TKCV-35342, TKCV-35363
Moon And SandVenus (J) TKCV-35342
Minor Swing-
I Will Wait For You-
A Weekend In Havana-
Into The Memory-
St. Louis Blues-
Shinjuku TwilightVenus (J) TKCV-35342, TKCV-35405
FrenesiVenus (J) TKCV-35342
Nightingale-
Caravan-
The Days Of Wine And Roses-

* Venus (J) TKCV-35342   Eddie Higgins Trio - If Dreams Come True   2004
= Venus (J) TKCV-35191   -   2006
= Venus (J) VHCD-2017   -   2008
= Venus (J) VHCD-4094   -   2009
= Venus (J) VHCD-78092   -   2010
= Venus (J) VHGD32   -   2014
* Venus (J) TKCV-35357   Eddie Higgins Trio - Standard Higgins   2005
= Venus (J) VHCD-4136, VHCD-78177   -   2010
* Venus (J) TKCV-35363   Various Artists - The Standard On Jazz Piano Trio   2006
* Venus (J) TKCV-35405   Various Artists - Ten Pianists, Ten Colors - Venus Great Pianists 10   2007

Eddie Higgins Trio

same personnel.

Avatar Studios, NYC, July 7 and 8, 2004

Let It SnowVenus (J) TKCV-35340
The Christmas Song-
I'll Be Home For Christmas-
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen-
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town-
O Little Town Of BethlehemVenus (J) TKCV-35340, TKCV-35356
Have Yourself A Merry Little ChristmasVenus (J) TKCV-35340
The Christmas Waltz-
White Christmas-
Winter Wonderland-
Deck The Hall Boughs Of Holly-
Sleight Ride-

* Venus (J) TKCV-35340   Eddie Higgins Trio - Christmas Songs   2004
= Venus (J) VHCD-2063, VHCD-3029   -   2008
= Venus (J) VHCD-78149   -   2010
= Venus (J) VHGD46   -   2014
= Venus (J) VHCD-1093   Eddie Higgins Trio - Christmas Songs / Eddie Higgins Trio - Christmas Songs II   2012
* Venus (J) TKCV-35356   Eddie Higgins Trio - Ballad Higgins   2005
= Venus (J) VHCD-4137, VHCD-78178   -   2010

Eddie Higgins Quartet Featuring Scott Hamilton

Scott Hamilton, tenor sax; Eddie Higgins, piano; Jay Leonhart, bass; Joe Ascione, drums.

Avatar Studios, NYC, September 11 and 12, 2004

You'd Be So Nice To Come Home ToVenus (J) TKCV-35348
I'm A Fool To Want You-
When Sunny Gets Blue-
Alone TogetherVenus (J) TKCV-35348, TKCV-35404
My Funny ValentineVenus (J) TKCV-35348, VHCD-8001
It's All Right With MeVenus (J) TKCV-35348
StardustVenus (J) TKCV-35348, VHCD-8001
I Only Have Eyes For YouVenus (J) TKCV-35348
Don't Explain-
Slow Boat To China-
Imagination-

* Venus (J) TKCV-35348   Eddie Higgins Quartet Featuring Scott Hamilton - My Funny Valentine   2005
= Venus (J) TKCV-35193, TKCV-35541   -   2006
= Venus (J) VHCD-2019   -   2008
= Venus (J) VHCD-4096   -   2009
= Venus (J) VHCD-78046   -   2010
= Venus (J) VHGD30   -   2014
* Venus (J) TKCV-35404   Various Artists - Ten Tenors, Ten Colors - Venus Great Tenor Sax Players 10   2007
* Venus (J) VHCD-8001   Eddie Higgins And Scott Hamilton And Ken Peplowski - Essential Best   2009
= Venus (J) VHCD-78196   -   2010

Eddie Higgins Trio

Eddie Higgins, piano; Paul Keller, bass; Ed Metz Jr., drums.

The Firefly Club, Ann Arbor, MI, September 24 and 25, 2004

Speak LowPKO Records 032
Stella By Starlight-
What A Difference A Day Made-
Sleigh Ride-
Beautiful Love-
Duke Ellington Medley-
I May Be Wrong (But I Think You're Wonderful)-
Singin' The Blues-
St. Louis Blues-

* PKO Records 032   Eddie Higgins, Paul Keller, Ed Metz Jr. - Live At The Firefly Club

2005

Eddie Higgins Trio

Eddie Higgins, piano; Sean Smith, bass; Joe Ascione, drums.

The Studio, NYC, November 14 and 15, 2005

Begin The BeguineVenus (J) TKCV-35369
Moon Was Yellow-
Tristeza De Amor-
Pensativa-
Historia De Un Amor-
Jalousie-
Carinhoso-
Amor-
Perfidia-
Morning-
Copacabana Night-

* Venus (J) TKCV-35369, TKCV-35542   Eddie Higgins Trio - Amor   2006
= Venus (J) TKCV-35211   -   2007
= Venus (J) VHCD-4004   -   2009
= Venus (J) VHCD-78059   -   2010

2006

Eddie Higgins Trio

Eddie Higgins, piano; George Mraz, bass; Ben Riley, drums; with special guest: Scott Hamilton, tenor sax #11,12.

The Studio, NYC, May 24, 2006

1.Joy To The WorldVenus (J) TKCV-35381
2.The First Noel-
3.It Came Upon A Midnight Clear-
4.O Come, O Come, Emmanuel-
5.Good King Wenceslas-
6.We Three Kings Of Orient Are-
7.We Wish You A Merry Christmas-
8.Hark! The Herald Angels Sing-
9.Winter Dreams-
10.The Little Drummer Boy-
11.Silent Night (bonus tracks)-
12.Jingle Bells (bonus tracks)-

* Venus (J) TKCV-35381   Eddie Higgins Trio - Christmas Songs II   2006
= Venus (J) VHCD-3030   -   2008
= Venus (J) VHCD-78150   -   2010
= Venus (J) VHGD47   -   2014
= Venus (J) VHCD-1093   Eddie Higgins Trio - Christmas Songs / Eddie Higgins Trio - Christmas Songs II   2012

Eddie Higgins Trio

Eddie Higgins, piano; Jay Leonhart, bass; Mark Taylor, drums.

Clinton Recording Studios, NYC, October 14-17, 2006

I Concentrate On YouVenus (J) TKCV-35385
Yesterdays-
A Fine Romance-
Girl Talk-
September In The Rain-
I Fall In LoveToo Easily-
Gypsy In My Soul-
Born To Be Blue-
Here's That Rainy Day-
Exactly Like You-
Willow Weep For Me-
I'll Remember April-
In Love In Vain-

same session.

I Could Write A BookVenus (J) TKCV-35386
Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry-
April In Paris-
Polka Dots And Moonbeams-
A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening-
Gentle Rain-
I Get A Kick Out Of You-
Serenade In Blue-
Why Was I Born-
Come Rain Or Come Shine-
The Way You Look Tonight-
Moonlight Serenade-
It Might As Well Be Spring-

same session.

Secret LoveVenus (J) TKCV-35409
Ghost Of A Chance-
Star Eyes-
'Round Midnight-
East Of The Sun-
Always-
Blue And Sentimental-
I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart-
But Beautiful-
Cheek To Cheek-
But Not For Me-
Avalon-

same session.

A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley SquareVenus (J) TKCV-35413
All The Things You Are-
Lover Man-
Like Someone In Love-
Historia De Un Amor-
Anything Goes-
In A Sentimental Mood-
In The Still Of The Night-
Georgia On My Mind-
Blue Bossa-
You Are Too Beautiful-
I'll Be Seeing You-

* Venus (J) TKCV-35385   Eddie Higgins Trio - A Fine Romance
= Venus (J) VHCD-3003   -   2008
= Venus (J) VHCD-78001   -   2010
= Venus (J) VHCD-1145   Eddie Higgins Trio - A Fine Romance/A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening   2013
* Venus (J) TKCV-35386   Eddie Higgins Trio - A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening   2007
= Venus (J) VHCD-3004, VHCD-5004   -   2008
= Venus (J) VHCD-78002   -   2010
= Venus (J) VHCD-1145   Eddie Higgins Trio - A Fine Romance/A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening   2013
* Venus (J) TKCV-35409   Eddie Higgins Trio - Secret Love   2007
= Venus (J) VHCD-3014   -   2008
= Venus (J) VHCD-78017   -   2010
= Venus (J) VHCD-1146   Eddie Higgins Trio - Secret Love/You Are Too Beautiful   2013
* Venus (J) TKCV-35413   Eddie Higgins Trio - You Are Too Beautiful   2007
= Venus (J) VHCD-3015   -   2008
= Venus (J) VHCD-78018   -   2010
= Venus (J) VHCD-1146   Eddie Higgins Trio - Secret Love/You Are Too Beautiful   2013

Eddie Higgins Quintet Featuring Scott Hamilton/Ken Peplowski

Scott Hamilton, tenor sax; Ken Peplowski, tenor sax, clarinet; Eddie Higgins, piano; Jay Leonhart, bass; Ben Riley, drums.

The Studio, NYC, October 18, 2006

It's MagicVenus (J) TKCV-35383, TKCV-35400, VHCD-4101, VHCD-8001
Ghost Of A Chance-
I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)Venus (J) TKCV-35383, TKCV-35400, VHCD-4101
Mood Indigo-
I Never Knew-
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley SquareVenus (J) TKCV-35383, TKCV-35400, VHCD-4102
Autumn Leaves IVenus (J) TKCV-35383, TKCV-35400, VHCD-4101
I'll Never Be The SameVenus (J) TKCV-35383, TKCV-35400, VHCD-4102
The Touch Of Your Lips-
Autumn Leaves II-

same session.

It's Magic
Ghost Of A Chance
I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)
Mood Indigo
I Never Knew
Autumn Leaves I
SuddenlyVenus (J) TKCV-35400, VHCD-4101

same session.

A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
I'll Never Be The Same
The Touch Of Your Lips
Autumn Leaves II
'Round MidnightVenus (J) TKCV-35400, VHCD-4102
I'll Close My Eyes-

* Venus (J) TKCV-35383   Eddie Higgins Quintet Featuring Scott Hamilton, Ken Peplowski - It's Magic   2006
= Venus (J) VHCD-3001, VHCD-5002   -   2008
* Venus (J) TKCV-35400   Eddie Higgins Quintet Featuring Scott Hamilton, Ken Peplowski - It's Magic   2007
= Venus (J) VHCD-1106   Eddie Higgins Quintet Featuring Scott Hamilton, Ken Peplowski - It's Magic Vol. 1/It's Magic Vol. 2   2012
* Venus (J) VHCD-4101, VHCD-78151   Eddie Higgins Quintet Featuring Scott Hamilton, Ken Peplowski - It's Magic Vol. 1   2010
* Venus (J) VHCD-8001   Eddie Higgins And Scott Hamilton And Ken Peplowski - Essential Best   2009
= Venus (J) VHCD-78196   -   2010
* Venus (J) VHCD-4102, VHCD-78152   Eddie Higgins Quintet Featuring Scott Hamilton, Ken Peplowski - It's Magic Vol. 2   2010

2008

Eddie Higgins Quintet Featuring Scott Hamilton And Ken Peplowski

Scott Hamilton, tenor sax; Ken Peplowski, tenor sax, clarinet; Eddie Higgins, piano; Jay Leonhart, bass; Joe Ascione, drums.

Avatar Studios, NYC, April 13 and 14, 2008

In Love In VainVenus (J) VHCD-1020, VHCD-8001
You Leave Me BreathlessVenus (J) VHCD-1020
A Handful Of StarsVenus (J) VHCD-1020, VHCD-8001
Come Rain Or Come ShineVenus (J) VHCD-1020
April In Torino-
Night Has A Thousand Eyes-
Flamingo-
Breezin' Along With The Breeze-
A Portrait Of Jenny-
Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise-
All Too Soon-
You Turned The Tables On MeVenus (J) VHCD-8001

* Venus (J) VHCD-1020, VHCD-3044   Eddie Higgins Quintet Featuring Scott Hamilton And Ken Peplowski - A Handful Of Stars   2009
= Venus (J) VHCD-78174   -   2010
= Venus (J) VHGD38   -   2014
* Venus (J) VHCD-8001   Eddie Higgins And Scott Hamilton And Ken Peplowski - Essential Best   2009
= Venus (J) VHCD-78196   -   2010

Eddie Higgins Solo

Eddie Higgins, piano.

The Audio City Studio, Tokyo, Japan, August 29, 2008

It's MagicVenus (J) VHCD-1014
Easy Living-
Gone With The Wind-
I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues-
Dear Old Stockholm-
I Thought About You-
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To-
My Old Flame-
Once Upon A Summertime-
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes-
Portrait In Black And White-
In The Wee Small Hours-
The Man I Love-
These Foolish Things-
Stella By Starlight-

* Venus (J) VHCD-1014   Eddie Higgins Solo Piano - Standards By Request 1st Day   2008
= Venus (J) VHCD-5016, VHCD-3042   -   2009
= Venus (J) VHCD-78104   -   2010
= Venus (J) VHCD-1103   Eddie Higgins Solo Piano - Standards By Request 1st Day/Standards By Request 2nd Day   2012

Eddie Higgins Solo

same personnel.

The Audio City Studio, Tokyo, Japan, August 30, 2008

If Dreams Come TrueVenus (J) VHCD-1015
Dancing In The Dark-
I Didn't Know About You-
How Long Has This Been Going On-
I Don't Know What Time It Was-
Don't Explain-
Il Wind-
In A Sentimental Mood-
Brownsburg Blues-
Corcovado-
Street Of Dreams-
Time On My Hands-
My One And Only Love-
The Things We Did Last Summer-
By Myself-

* Venus (J) VHCD-1015   Eddie Higgins Solo Piano - Standards By Request 2nd Day   2008
= Venus (J) VHCD-5017, VHCD-3043   -   2009
= Venus (J) VHCD-78105   -   2010
= Venus (J) VHCD-1103   Eddie Higgins Solo Piano - Standards By Request 1st Day/Standards By Request 2nd Day   2012

Eddie Higgins Trio

Eddie Higgins, piano; Jay Leonhart, bass; Joe Ascione, drums.

Clinton Recording Studio A, NYC, November 6 and 7, 2008

Brownsburg BluesVenus (J) VHCD-1030
Flando De Orlando-
York Town Girl-
Midnight At Maxim's-
St. Louis Rendes - Vous-
Allice From Dallas-
Chicago Serenade-
Mar Descancado-
Moonlight On Kinkakuji-
La Cubana Caliente-
Seoul Music-
April In Torino-
Anita's Caribbean Caper-

* Venus (J) VHCD-1030   Eddie Higgins Trio - Portraits Of Love   2009
= Venus (J) VHCD-78188   -   2010