CD: Eddie Higgins

In l957, I had the pleasure of working with Eddie in Chicago at the Cloisters. He always possessed a great touch, sense of harmony and
time. Besides being a very involved musician.

In 2007, not having been in touch with him but often thinking of him and wondering where he was and what he was doing, I ran into him at the
Sweet'n Hot Jazz Festival in Santa Monica. We were both amazed after 57 years that we caught up with each other.

Eddie has always been at the very top of my list of favorite pianists.
I ordered l0 albums from him which I treasure and enjoy so very much.

Hearing of his death and not knowing he was ill is a shock. A terrible blow to realize we won't have the in-person opportunity to aabsorb the beauty of his expression.

My deepest sympathies to his wife, Meredith, of whom he was so very proud.

(If it has been a while since you heard Ms. Olay, here is her guest appearance on a 1967 Merv Griffin Show. -- DR)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbxdli39ff4