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Edward Haydn Higgins (February 21, 1932 - August 31, 2009) was a jazz pianist, composer and orchestrator. Born and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Higgins initially studied privately with his mother. He started his professional career in Chicago, Illinois, while studying at the Northwestern University School of Music. After this he did work in Chicago clubs and later worked at the London House there. After that he led several small bands. In 1966 he was a founder of Dunwich Records and he has also had success with Japan's Venus Records label. He is most known as a soloist. However he has...

Lizzie Higgins (1929-1993) was an Aberdeenshire ballad singer. Born Elizabeth Ann Higgins in Guest Row, Aberdeen, she was the daughter of settled Travellers the piper Donty Higgins and the singer Jeannie Robertson. In 1941, after her school was twice bombed, Lizzie moved with her mother to the rural town of Banchory, where the local children bullied her for her heritage. She was so unhappy in this environment that she left school at fifteen despite the pleasure she gained from studying. She moved back to Aberdeen to fillet fish and take seasonal agricultural labouring. She married Brian Youlden and did not...

Bewitching like moonlight on water- Little Miss Higgins captivates audiences with her original, gutsy, spirited country blues songs. Crystal clear vocals that go on forever and amazing guitar licks - she’s the real thing! Though she’s raring to go anywhere from solo to a full band of minstrels, Little Miss is mostly accompanied by partner/guitar player Foy Taylor. Together they are creating innovative guitar work rooted in a country blues style and an unforgettably “top hat” stage show. Little Miss Higgins was born in southern Alberta and raised in Independence, Kansas. As a young girl she began her love of...

There are two bands named The Liberties. 1) The Liberties has been known under several different aliases since 2001. Since then, the lineup has evolved and rested with Mr.Chris, Bryant, K8, and Andrew. The band has released two albums, "..And Justice for Some" EP" and the full length "Into the Fire", on an Annapolis indie label, Peace Records. Their charged live shows and polictical awareness are beginning to make them well known among peers and veterans alike. Look for The Liberties on tour this summer! "...[The Liberties] gave a very high-energy feel to their music. The style being mostly "punk...