Eddie Higgins Trio - Christmas Songs - Full Jazz Album (High Quality)

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  • @shellhiggins3581
    @shellhiggins3581 6 років тому +953

    That’s my father. Love you and miss you Dad!! A great artist and a great storyteller too.❤️

    • @johnnyprovo7157
      @johnnyprovo7157 6 років тому +53

      I saw your comment, and so I just wanted to say as a listener, I'm so glad your Dad played the way he did, and for how long! I know that's miniscule consolation, but just know that his music makes people happy, even after his passing. God Bless, and Merry Christmas. I know this record makes mine a merrier one!

    • @Arturo-sm1tb
      @Arturo-sm1tb 6 років тому +32

      Shell, I had the great honor to meet your father in Sacramento about 11 years ago when he met and talked also to my wife, who is from Japan. He especially mentioned Unagi (grilled eel), and he said it was his favorite Japanese food! He was such a kind man, and such an INCREDIBLY gifted piano player. A jazzman's jazz player. So, so underrated. You should be very, very proud. One of jazz's alltime greats.

    • @paullai7161
      @paullai7161 6 років тому +18

      I'm sorry for your loss Shell. I have to confess I 'chanced' upon this - was not familiar with your dad or his music, but man, am I glad I stumbled upon it. Your description of "great storyteller" applies even in his music - or one might say, especially in his music. God rest ye merry, lady.

    • @ChristopherElwell
      @ChristopherElwell 5 років тому +11

      My favorite Christmas Jazz album. Has a special place in my nostalgic heart.

    • @TheDocgt40
      @TheDocgt40 5 років тому +5

      I've always loved jazz piano, but only discovered your father two years ago. Since then, though, he has been my absolute favourite artist. There is something so warm in his music, and so accessible. It's a shame that there are only two videos on this platform, but they both show a happy man. I would love to have met him (I'm in the UK), and am sure that he was an absolutely wonderful dad

  • @VickersJon
    @VickersJon Рік тому +23

    Back again. This album is gold.

  • @chokyuseok2832
    @chokyuseok2832 2 роки тому +7

    It's Christmas eve 2022. I'm having a great time with my 9 year old daughter, listening your father's masterpiece. Someday my girl will remember this music and miss this moment. Your father makes my family a warm loving memory. Thank you so much. Your father is a such s wonderful musician.

  • @joconnor57
    @joconnor57 6 років тому +64

    I met Eddie Higgins at a cocktail party in Ann Arbor, Michigan back in the 1990s. He was nice enough to talk to me about all of his work with so many jazz greats over his career. He was a marvelous musician and a real gentleman. Meeting and talking with him was a genuine privilege. You had a terrific Dad, Shell.

    • @trschoen
      @trschoen 4 роки тому +4

      I was there that evening! Superb musician and good fellow.

    • @kristine8338
      @kristine8338 3 роки тому +1

      🎁 ❤️🎄🌟🌲❤️ 🎁

  • @loralycordova8086
    @loralycordova8086 2 роки тому +14

    I just stumbled on to this after searching for good jazz Christmas music. This is it, right here!

  • @howardjenkins9709
    @howardjenkins9709 5 років тому +42

    Sorry to hear of the passing of you Father . I am a cocktail-Jazz musician (78) years old and he is/was a favorite of mine

  • @JJM971
    @JJM971 2 роки тому +25

    First Christmas record I listen to every Christmas season. Never, ever disappoints.

    • @margaretcarmelatocchio8991
      @margaretcarmelatocchio8991 2 роки тому +4

      Same here!! & you’re right it never disappoints I’m so happy to hear it again every year… great Christmas baking/ cooking music 🎄

  • @dpw181
    @dpw181 Місяць тому +13

    I'm 66 and a lifelong fan of Christmas music. I have no idea how I missed this outstanding album until now. Better late than never. Definitely going into my holiday rotation. Great start to my brisk holiday-season weekend in Upstate NY.

    • @alantompkins4422
      @alantompkins4422 Місяць тому

      Ditto; former resident of Syracusem presently in Po'Keep-sie

  • @timdotson39
    @timdotson39 Рік тому +7

    I just stumbled on this in a search for something totally different. It's fantastic. Every song, really well done. This will be a regular listen every Christmas going forward, I'm certain. 💚❤💚❤

  • @yejollykrewe1208
    @yejollykrewe1208 4 роки тому +25

    I'm looking for great Christmas jazz , let's try this one ( 10 seconds into song ) FOUND IT !!!

    • @davidconnellchicago
      @davidconnellchicago Місяць тому

      This is a great one. Here's another that nobody seems to know about: "The Sackville Allstars", check it out, you won't be disappointed.

  • @howardsturdevant4374
    @howardsturdevant4374 7 років тому +60

    One of the best Christmas Jazz Trio CD/Albums ever released. Right up there with Vince Guaraldi.

    • @timmytee5335
      @timmytee5335 3 роки тому +2

      I was listening to Guaraldi’s xmas album . When it was done, the next offering was Mr Higgins. To me, its sounds very comparable to Guaraldi’s. The only difference is that VG’s group used the brush on the drums on many tunes. Higgins group doesn’t. Still enjoying Higgins music!

  • @relaxmusic7317
    @relaxmusic7317 3 роки тому +4

    Nice music in the run-up to Christmas. thanks for sharing. best regards Relax Music

  • @minlee342
    @minlee342 6 років тому +16

    Imagine you're walking down the street listening this music,,
    Ahhhhhhhhh how lovely!

  • @LLyzabeth
    @LLyzabeth 2 роки тому +5

    I had this on in the background for a little Christmas get-together tonight. I felt like a classy hostess :)

  • @lynneawright3435
    @lynneawright3435 5 років тому +6

    Where have I been? For not finding this Master before now? Magnifico!

  • @giacomogates4718
    @giacomogates4718 3 роки тому +3

    Fortunate to have worked with Eddie Higgins, a few times in the 1990's in Florida...a gentleman, humourous, volumes of history, and a wonderful pianist. 'Twas an extreme pleasure.

  • @sldrake3156
    @sldrake3156 5 років тому +6

    How is it that I'm just finding this now? I love it.

    • @blinddog1212
      @blinddog1212 5 років тому +1

      So good, right? I found it a few years ago and now it's required listening over the holidays! :)

  • @gabone324
    @gabone324 6 років тому +10

    Found this on Vince Guaraldi station on Pandora. It made Christmas morning even better 👍🏻

  • @임지훈-n4e
    @임지훈-n4e 8 років тому +100

    1. Let It Snow- 00:00
    2. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)- 03:41
    3. I'll Be Home For Christmas- 08:56
    4. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen- 13:25
    5. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town- 18:00
    6. O Little Town Of Bethlehem- 21:34
    7. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas- 26:23
    8. The Christmas Waltz- 30:42
    9. White Christmas- 34:07
    10. Winter Wonderland- 38:50
    11. Deck The Hall With Boughs Of Holly- 45:06
    12. Sleigh Ride- 48:48
    It's getting warmer every time

  • @nancyvanderpyl3873
    @nancyvanderpyl3873 5 років тому +7

    Love the intro to Sleigh Ride, a little bizzare Jingle Bells, a bit of Prokovief's Troika, and cantering into Sleigh Ride. Genius.

  • @The_Mister
    @The_Mister Місяць тому +2

    This album is in my top 2 all time for Christmas records, along with Charlie Brown/Vince Gauraldi. Both were on repeat all day in my home on Christmas Day this year. I would LOVE to see this reissued on vinyl.

  • @alicequayle4625
    @alicequayle4625 Місяць тому +3

    Perfect Christmas soundtrack. Thanks to all the musicians and the uploaders. ❤ 🎶 ✨️ 🎄

  • @grantrohr4948
    @grantrohr4948 Місяць тому +3

    What a beautiful Christmas album! I was searching for some worthwhile jazz Christmas music and finally came across this after sampling a lot of uninspiring stuff. This is now at the top of my list.

  • @MegaSpiritMusic
    @MegaSpiritMusic 5 років тому +7

    I used to hear Eddie with Ira Sullivan down in fort Lauderdale...Eddie was a beautiful, impeccable, creative player.

  • @misterfunnybones
    @misterfunnybones Місяць тому +1

    Oliver Jones released a Christmas recording in 1994, Oscar Peterson in 1995, & this in 2005 - all great jazz treatments of classic Christmas tunes.

  • @TJKillip
    @TJKillip 6 років тому +11

    Jazzy Christmas tunes are the best and this is a nice one; listening to it for the 1st time.

  • @manthasagittarius1
    @manthasagittarius1 5 років тому +17

    December 19, 2019. What a find, after all the Trump impeachment noise has almost obliterated the season! I love these interpretations, and the sound quality is crisp, clean, full of light. Many thanks, and seasons best to you all!

    • @allgoodinselsareunalive
      @allgoodinselsareunalive 5 років тому +2

      While the news is all white noise to me at this point of the holiday season, I would totally dig a new president for Christmas, for a happier new year. #VOTE2020

  • @mackpainter7445
    @mackpainter7445 4 роки тому +3

    It's January 2nd 2021.. Here we are.. Loving this

  • @AmandathePandaBooks
    @AmandathePandaBooks 5 років тому +12

    for the past 5 years I've listened to the christmas jazz cd! So far the best I've found!

    • @volkerscharf1602
      @volkerscharf1602 Рік тому

      This year add "Mistletoe Swing Big Band" to your Christmas jazz favs.

  • @andrealayton6502
    @andrealayton6502 5 років тому +10

    yes a real jewel of a find.......love these Christmas "standards" in the way only the jazz greats can perform them - Blessings to all!!!

  • @bigmike11676
    @bigmike11676 9 років тому +10

    Just heard this today on Pandora while walking the dog. Came home and immediately looked it up.

  • @stevesidare2493
    @stevesidare2493 Рік тому +3

    Some of the best jazz Christmas stuff out there! And there isn't much. He has a great band as well.

  • @markmasterson4811
    @markmasterson4811 Місяць тому +2

    ❤ Beautiful music which I am totally enjoying as I ready for Christmas. Thanks to his blissful music.

  • @durango3305
    @durango3305 9 років тому +20

    The first time I heard this cd was on a Southwest plane before take off last year. I asked the flight attendant who this was and she told me. I found it on UA-cam last year and played it all during Christmas time. Finally purchased it this year.

  • @jreed3842
    @jreed3842 9 років тому +37

    They came on my Pandora, and I LOVED what I heard!
    So I went and found this on youtube, and now I've ordered the CD online, and just waiting for it to get here.
    This is exactly what I'm looking for when I wanna play background Christmas music!
    This is an awesome album!

    • @audician5355
      @audician5355  9 років тому +3

      +jreed3842 Awesome! I was hoping things like this would happen :)

    • @Hotdogwateryum
      @Hotdogwateryum 9 років тому +1

      +jreed3842 "background" that's an insult.

    • @mdaczewitz
      @mdaczewitz 9 років тому +1

      +jreed3842 that's just what I did! heard it on pandora, came to youtube for the whole thing!

    • @ultracalicokittycat
      @ultracalicokittycat 9 років тому +2

      +Pierre S I think he just means he's doing other things while listening, maybe like writing Christmas cards or trimming the tree! : )

    • @debbieobrien4901
      @debbieobrien4901 3 роки тому +1

      Same! It’s a toe-tapping, smile-inducing, get-me-in-the-mood-for-Christmas kind of album!

  • @jonathanvickers3881
    @jonathanvickers3881 4 роки тому +3

    This + Guaraldi during Advent=Perfection

  • @SandraL98
    @SandraL98 9 років тому +37

    My absolute favorite Christmas album!!

  • @donnafinch3860
    @donnafinch3860 4 роки тому +6

    This is the kind of jazz I love! Recognizable melodies, nothing far out or experimental. This is so nice!!!

  • @Widhjsjswid
    @Widhjsjswid 5 років тому +13

    I can surely say this is the best Christmas album in the world. This is a masterpiece.

  • @carolrandazzo4713
    @carolrandazzo4713 5 років тому +9

    Great mood changer. So positive and beautiful.

  • @Huntre333
    @Huntre333 8 років тому +10

    A perfect classy, jazzy Christmas album to elevate the (((social vibe))) amongst dear friends, whilst sipping on fancy, wintery cocktails. Very Nice!

  • @neilwoller
    @neilwoller 3 роки тому +2

    Wow. This is such an enjoyable album. I particularly like Deck The Hall With Boughs Of Holly. Thanks for sharing.

  • @mantareyuk
    @mantareyuk 9 років тому +34

    This is a very classy piece of work. Superb musicianship. Just right. Best type of Christmas music.

  • @pamguevara9237
    @pamguevara9237 8 років тому +7

    I enjoy the New York jazz Christmas, and other relaxing Christmas jazz music,Ray coniff. they are all wonderful!!!

    • @zenbooter
      @zenbooter 7 років тому

      pam guevara So I’m a bit late but I agree. Ray Coniff, so right.

  • @marciawilmet4759
    @marciawilmet4759 7 років тому +7

    Eddie Higgins Trio is one of my favorite jazz ensembles. They really shine on this album.

  • @MikeTarrani
    @MikeTarrani 6 років тому +17

    Higgins is backed by Jay Leonhart on bass and the late, great Joe Ascione on drums.

    • @anniebuffington3794
      @anniebuffington3794 4 роки тому +1

      I heard both of these musicians many times at various jazz festivals. Joe was my favorite drummer.

    • @alphaace5852
      @alphaace5852 3 роки тому

      Jay Leonhart is a great musician and educator. His kids Michael and Carolyn are talented.

  • @tatianakennedy8213
    @tatianakennedy8213 5 років тому +2

    Thank you so much. Class... Style all was makes me smile, keeps the joy in my heart.

  • @summerjeong9940
    @summerjeong9940 6 років тому +6

    ❤️ i'll be listening to this till the spring comes

  • @louwoodward646
    @louwoodward646 9 років тому +8

    Courage, faith, and strength to sing from your inner soul.......

  • @saracowles2722
    @saracowles2722 Місяць тому +2

    You have no idea how centering this is for me.....FABULOUS!! THANK YOU!

  • @지리산장-k6y
    @지리산장-k6y 7 років тому +5

    sweet and peaceful melody~
    l listened it at the bookstore near office. great feeling~^^

  • @_dave4460
    @_dave4460 5 років тому +7

    have listened to this recording over and over since finding it in november 2019. will be listining to it for those Christmases i have left!

  • @zenbooter
    @zenbooter 7 років тому +12

    Not one neg, God bless all of ye good souls, and a Merry Christmas to y’all.

  • @MilesWinterRoberts
    @MilesWinterRoberts Місяць тому +1

    I'm just LOVING THIS!... It came on when I was out of the room.... What the? Go Eddie Higgins Trio! Christmas come early...

  • @kay0323
    @kay0323 3 роки тому +1

    This Eddies' fills me with lovely time of Christmas every year~

  • @supermaryk9987
    @supermaryk9987 9 років тому +8

    Wish Christmas wasn't over, so I could have enjoyed this then, but we have this Christmas 2016, don't we! I'll be hearing it now and then throughout the year, it's good.

  • @jodyholland5687
    @jodyholland5687 Рік тому +1

    Shell- I was perusing through holiday albums several years ago, and the artwork of this album caught my eye. I listened to it and just love his piano playing. Glad I discovered your dad and everyone else. Merry Christmas!

  • @藤田滋-d1s
    @藤田滋-d1s 7 років тому +3

    I heard his real play at Kesennuma ( Small City in Miyagi Pref.Tohoku, Japan) about 15 years ago. Yes, before The Great East Japan Earthquake 2011. I'm happy to hear his nice Christmas Jazz at my PC and knew that he past way in 2009 today.

  • @Tomek.adagietto
    @Tomek.adagietto 5 років тому +5

    What a delicate and elegant way of playing jazz - I'm so impressed!

  • @kandibazaar
    @kandibazaar 4 роки тому +2

    Wow what a great musician enjoying the lovely sounds

  • @suzanneparrish1849
    @suzanneparrish1849 8 років тому +8

    Yes! Finally, upbeat instrumental Christmas music! Why is that so hard to find? And once I hear a "lullabye", I just want it off!

  • @darkpoetik5375
    @darkpoetik5375 3 роки тому +1

    i always look forward to the holidays, so i can listen to this....

  • @p0k7lm
    @p0k7lm 5 років тому +3

    Fine jazz !🎁🎄🎅🎉🆒🎵🎹👌

  • @rds4p
    @rds4p 10 років тому +34

    I'm loving this... masterfully played, beautiful harmonies.

  • @JBSprig
    @JBSprig Рік тому +1

    Yeah, this is great. Serious jazz played with an upbeat, creative sense of fun! Want to get this on vinyl now.

  • @edwardadzima4916
    @edwardadzima4916 3 роки тому +2

    He was one of the best!!

  • @susanbloch7385
    @susanbloch7385 4 роки тому +2

    Brilliant playing and interpretations give new life to familiar songs! Thank you for this bountiful infusion of joy and lightness of being. ♥️

  • @amazinggrace4924
    @amazinggrace4924 3 роки тому +3

    In a strange and wonderful way for a few short minutes this music makes me feel like everything in the world is going to be OK…

  • @ananbass5350
    @ananbass5350 8 років тому +8

    top, TOP chr. jazz medley!!

  • @Domo80s
    @Domo80s 5 років тому +5

    Already can't wait Christmas...Thank you for lovely music:)

  • @charbaby5161
    @charbaby5161 10 років тому +7

    I love this entire cd!!!

    • @dearreader9739
      @dearreader9739 9 років тому

      +Charlene Thomas It's a UA-cam video ... not a CD.

    • @charbaby5161
      @charbaby5161 9 років тому +1

      +Trollaholic Rex
      I have the CD at home Troll. That's why I said it.

    • @dearreader9739
      @dearreader9739 9 років тому

      Char Baby Way to comment on something irrelevant then. Sheesh.

  • @gprosser11
    @gprosser11 10 років тому +7

    Eddie Higgins Happy Holidays my Friends ...

    • @micozza6797
      @micozza6797 10 років тому +1

      Makes Christmas so much better, thanks-!!!

    • @gprosser11
      @gprosser11 10 років тому

      Mi Cozza Thanks, Mi Happy New Year sorry im late responding ..

  • @cogniterra
    @cogniterra 5 років тому +5

    I really enjoyed that. I was not familiar with him, though I am fairly familiar with jazz in Chicago. I must have come too late to the party. Very nice.

  • @ottospecht8438
    @ottospecht8438 Місяць тому +1

    Superb artist>!! ❤🎶🎶🎶🎶👌🏻🎄

  • @2nd_snideelf144
    @2nd_snideelf144 8 років тому +8

    13:24 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

  • @godrahabu3535
    @godrahabu3535 7 років тому +8

    1. Let It Snow- 00:00 2. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)- 03:41 3. I'll Be Home For Christmas- 08:56 4. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen- 13:25 5. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town- 18:00 6. O Little Town Of Bethlehem- 21:34 7. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas- 26:23 8. The Christmas Waltz- 30:42 9. White Christmas- 34:07 10. Winter Wonderland- 38:50 11. Deck The Hall With Boughs Of Holly- 45:06 12. Sleigh Ride- 48:48

  • @jreed3842
    @jreed3842 6 років тому +11

    I adore this album! I always had it playing in my car around Christmas until my cd player went crazy and destroyed it. :(
    But I am glad this video exists.
    I love playing this album. It creates just the right atmosphere I want to have around Christmas!

  • @PrestigePlayz
    @PrestigePlayz 2 роки тому +1

    Really gives me the Christmas mood and happiness, thanks for the music

  • @whendy123
    @whendy123 10 років тому +7

    Great album!

  • @KeenanMeadows
    @KeenanMeadows 6 років тому +5

    I found this last year and now it is one of my favorite Christmas albums. Hoping to find it on vinyl soon.

  • @justinphilipnash
    @justinphilipnash Місяць тому

    6:25 soulful playing, very good stuff!

  • @kathyt2465
    @kathyt2465 9 років тому +20

    This album is so awesome! It puts a big smile on my face when I listen. I can imagine all sorts of settings where this would be the perfect live music to have. I, for one, would love to sit and watch these musicians as they performed live! Thanks for putting together such a great arrangement of tunes for Christmas!

  • @kevinkim4688
    @kevinkim4688 8 років тому +13

    This is AWESOME!! I must use this for this years Christmas~. Early Harry Christmas Everyone!

  • @viktormarta3807
    @viktormarta3807 8 років тому +7

    Wonderful, thank you :-)

  • @sgearls2707
    @sgearls2707 5 років тому +11

    13:25 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - this arrangement is AMAY-ZING!! So awesome. Intro. is classical, traditional -then the combo kicks in and so the verse arrangement so impressive. Definitely giving Mr. Higgins a high place in my jazz playlist and exploring his non-Christmas stuff. A new favorite for sure!!! Thanks for sharing this!!

  • @kats952
    @kats952 5 років тому +4

    Just what I've been looking for!😉

  • @eduardokey88
    @eduardokey88 7 років тому +9

    Me encanta, Eddie Higgins! Gracias por compartir

    • @leosworld4u
      @leosworld4u 4 роки тому

      Feliz Navidad! 🎅🎄🎁🤶🦒

  • @godrahabu3535
    @godrahabu3535 8 років тому +6

    fantastic !!!

  • @lauracaruso2524
    @lauracaruso2524 5 років тому +1

    Great recording! Classy and cool!

  • @cindyhilson9648
    @cindyhilson9648 3 роки тому

    Just heard this on Pandora at Christmas. Would love to have on vinyl or CD. Not avail at anywhere. Not in Amazon or EBay. Fabulous music. Shell you are a very lucky man to have heard such great music at home. My new favorite play. Could listen all day.

  • @anniebuffington3794
    @anniebuffington3794 4 роки тому

    Heard Higgins many times at various jazz festivals. Great!

  • @patrickgarvey2240
    @patrickgarvey2240 5 місяців тому

    This is our favorite Christmas album

  • @소금과후추-n6z
    @소금과후추-n6z 3 роки тому

    Very good music!🎵🎵🎶🎶 I listen to it every day.!🎵🎵

  • @Mmm-fy2pf
    @Mmm-fy2pf 6 років тому +3

    thank you

  • @annailyin431
    @annailyin431 5 років тому +1

    Absolutely lovely! Tasty! Thanks for posting this! Merry Christmas!🎁 🎄 🎶

  • @mauriceharding387
    @mauriceharding387 4 роки тому +1

    What a GIANT performance by three super musicians to present the best ever collection of Christmas Jazz that I (personally) have ever heard. Thank you for this posting. Eddie Higgins Trio now holds No.1 spot on my daily listening schedule. MH. 91YO.

  • @pf5658
    @pf5658 4 роки тому +1

    One word. Awesome!

  • @stuart8663
    @stuart8663 3 роки тому +2

    My goodness, this is almost beyond superb!

  • @suzanneparrish1849
    @suzanneparrish1849 8 років тому +3

    Right. Now it's slowing down... I want the whole CD to be upbeat!

  • @TheFrenchy82
    @TheFrenchy82 3 місяці тому +2

    Oh this swing...!! Oh yeah baby !! 😉