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| − | '''Chuck Higgins''' (April 17, 1924 in Gary, Indiana - September 14, 1999) was a jazz and R&B saxophonist, trumpet player and trombonist, best known for his hit song ''"[[Pachuko Hop]]"'' (1952). The song was a perennial favorite among Latino people, but didn't become much of a hit elsewhere.''"Pachuko"'' was slang for a Mexican-American dressed in baggy pants with a key chain. Higgins also played trombone and trumpet. Higgins played dates in Los Angeles with everyone from [[Charlie Parker]] to [[The Orioles]] and his band at one point included [[Johnny "Guitar" Watson]] (also name-checked on the cover of ''"[[Freak Out!]]"''). | + | '''Chuck Higgins''' (April 17, 1924 in Gary, Indiana - September 14, 1999) was a jazz and R&B saxophonist, trumpet player and trombonist, best known for his hit song ''"[[Pachuko Hop]]"'' (1952). The song was a perennial favorite among Latino people, but didn't become much of a hit elsewhere.''"Pachuko"'' was slang for a Mexican-American dressed in baggy pants with a key chain. Higgins also played trombone and trumpet. Higgins played dates in Los Angeles with everyone from [[Charlie Parker]] to [[Wikipedia:The Orioles|The Orioles]] and his band at one point included [[Johnny "Guitar" Watson]] (also name-checked on the cover of ''"[[Freak Out!]]"''). |
==Frank Zappa and Chuck Higgins== | ==Frank Zappa and Chuck Higgins== | ||
| − | Chuck Higgins is mentioned in the list of influences inside the sleeve of Frank Zappa's debut album ''"[[Freak Out!]]"'' (1966), under the heading: ''"These People Have Contributed Materially In Many Ways To Make Our Music What It Is. Please Do Not Hold It Against Them"'' | + | Chuck Higgins is mentioned in the list of influences inside the sleeve of Frank Zappa's debut album ''"[[Freak Out!]]"'' (1966), under the heading: ''"These People Have Contributed Materially In Many Ways To Make Our Music What It Is. Please Do Not Hold It Against Them"''. |
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Wikipedia:Chuck Higgins]] | * [[Wikipedia:Chuck Higgins]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Jazz Composers|Higgins | + | [[Category:Jazz Composers|Higgins]] |
| − | [[Category:Saxophonists|Higgins | + | [[Category:Saxophonists|Higgins]] |
| − | [[Category:Trombonists|Higgins | + | [[Category:Trombonists|Higgins]] |
| − | [[Category:Doo-wop and R&B | + | [[Category:Doo-wop and R&B Artists|Higgins]] |
| − | [[Category:Trumpeters|Higgins | + | [[Category:Trumpeters|Higgins]] |
| − | [[Category:Influences|Higgins | + | [[Category:Influences|Higgins]] |
| − | [[Category:Favorite Artists|Higgins | + | [[Category:Favorite Artists|Higgins]] |
| − | [[Category:Freak Out! (The List)|Higgins | + | [[Category:Freak Out! (The List)|Higgins]] |
Latest revision as of 00:10, 11 August 2021
Chuck Higgins (April 17, 1924 in Gary, Indiana - September 14, 1999) was a jazz and R&B saxophonist, trumpet player and trombonist, best known for his hit song "Pachuko Hop" (1952). The song was a perennial favorite among Latino people, but didn't become much of a hit elsewhere."Pachuko" was slang for a Mexican-American dressed in baggy pants with a key chain. Higgins also played trombone and trumpet. Higgins played dates in Los Angeles with everyone from Charlie Parker to The Orioles and his band at one point included Johnny "Guitar" Watson (also name-checked on the cover of "Freak Out!").
Frank Zappa and Chuck Higgins
Chuck Higgins is mentioned in the list of influences inside the sleeve of Frank Zappa's debut album "Freak Out!" (1966), under the heading: "These People Have Contributed Materially In Many Ways To Make Our Music What It Is. Please Do Not Hold It Against Them".
