name

J.C. Higginbotham, Trombone

dates

5/11/06-5/26/73

birth place

Social Circle, GA

description

A true trailblazing player who served as model for trombonists across stylistic barriers.  He worked with numerous early greats, from Louis Armstrong to Fats Waller.

hot disc

The Luis Russell Collection

more info

http://www.commandertrombone.com/jztrbcap/higginbotham.html