¾ for Peace explained

¾ for Peace
Type:	studio
Artist:	Billy Higgins
Cover:	34 for Peace.jpg
Released:	1993?
Recorded:	January 27, 1993
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	70:57
Label:	Red RR 123 258-2
Producer:	Dennis Sullivan
Chronology:	Billy Higgins
Prev Title:	Bridgework
Prev Year:	1987
Next Title:	Billy Higgins Quintet
Next Year:	1993

¾ for Peace is an album led by drummer Billy Higgins, recorded in 1993 and released by Red Records.

Recording and music

The album was recorded on January 27, 1993, in Los Angeles.^[1] In addition to Higgins, the musicians were Harold Land on tenor and soprano saxophones, Bill Henderson on piano, and Jeff Littleton on bass. "Something for Juno" is Higgins's tribute to Juno Lewis, who was a percussionist.

Release and reception

¾ for Peace was released by Red Records. AllMusic awarded the album 2½ stars.^[2] The Penguin Guide to Jazz wrote that the main interest was in the interaction between Land and Higgins, and described the recording as "A subtle, insistent record that recalls aspects of Max Roach's association with Clifford Brown".

Track listing

1. "¾ for Peace" (William Henderson) - 8:35
2. "In the Trenches" (Charles Tolliver) - 5:27
3. "Together With Love" (Henderson) - 7:15
4. "Short Subject" (Harold Land) - 7:42
5. "Dark Mood" (Land) - 10:46
6. "What's New?" (Johnny Burke, Bob Haggart) - 7:57
7. "Step Right up to the Bottom" (Land) - 9:19
8. "Someday My Prince Will Come" (Frank Churchill, Larry Morey) - 7:48
9. "Something for Juno (A Drums Suite Dedicated to Juno Lewis)" (Billy Higgins) - 6:08

Personnel

• Billy Higgins - drums
• Harold Land - soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone
• Bill Henderson - piano
• Jeff Littleton - bass

Notes and References

1. Web site: Fitzgerald . Michael . October 2, 2011 . Billy Higgins Leader Entry . jazzdiscography.com .
2. http://www.allmusic.com/album/3-4-for-peace-mw0000122799 Allmusic listing