J.C. Higginbotham
J.C. Higginbotham
Top Songs
| 1 | Feelin' The Spirit | ||
| 2 | The Ballad of the Flood of 2002 | ||
| 3 | Let That Be A Lesson To You | ||
| 4 | Sand Baggin' da Money Bags | ||
| 5 | Mahogany Hall Stomp |
Albums
Apr 2018 • 1 song
Jul 2017 • 4 songs
Jun 2017 • 1 song
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Biography
An extroverted trombonist with a sound of his own, J.C. Higginbotham was heard at his best during the late '20s and early '30s, when he was one of the stars with Luis Russell's orchestra. From that point on, he went gradually downhill due to being an alcoholic, but he had worthy moments along the way. He started his career playing in territory bands in the Midwest. Higginbotham was with Russell (1928-1931) for some classic recordings, including a few sessions backing Louis Armstrong, and two songs on which he fronted the orchestra under the title of "J.C. Higginbotham and His ...