¾ for Peace


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. 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. 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" - 8:35
  2. "In the Trenches" - 5:27
  3. "Together With Love" - 7:15
  4. "Short Subject" - 7:42
  5. "Dark Mood" - 10:46
  6. "What's New?" - 7:57
  7. "Step Right up to the Bottom" - 9:19
  8. "Someday My Prince Will Come" - 7:48
  9. "Something for Juno " - 6:08

Personnel