Music On Vinyl - MOVLP2952 - 500 Numbered Ltd Edition - 180 Gram Virgin Vinyl
To celebrate the 45th anniversary of iconic Dutch jazz label Timeless Records.
American jazz drummer Billy Higgins recorded his second album The Soldier in 1979. Featured on this album are Monty Waters on alto saxophone, Cedar Walton on the piano, Walter Brooker on bass and vocalist Roberta Davis. The track “Peace” features guest performer Horace Silver and on “Sonny Moon For Two”, Higgins is accompanied by Sonny Rollins.
Higgins mainly played free jazz and hard bop. He was one of the house drummers for Blue Note Records and played dozens of Blue Note albums of the 1960s.
His drums were an important addition to many recordings such as Dexter Gordon's Go! and Herbie Hancock's Takin' Off.
The Soldier is available as a limited edition
180 gram audiophile vinyl
Part of the Timeless Records' 45th Anniversary Jazz Series
Sleeve printed on heavy cardboard with linen laminate finish
45th Anniversary Timeless Jazz Series sticker
Limited edition
SIDE A
1. SUGAR AND SPICE (VOCALS BY ROBERTA DAVIS)
2. MIDNITE WALTZ
3. JUST IN TIME
SIDE B
1. IF YOU COULD SEE ME NOW
2. PEACE
3. SONNY MOON FOR TWO