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Monk HigginsMonk Higgins Monk Higgins American saxophonist (1930–1986) Milton James Bland (October 3, 1930 – July 3, 1986), better known as Monk Higgins, was an American composer, producer, arranger, tenor saxophonist, keyboardist, and music executive born in Menifee, Arkansas. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Monk Higgins Higgins c. 1967 Background information Birth name Milton James Bland Born (1930-10-03)October 3, 1930 Menifee, Arkansas, U.S. Died July 3, 1986(1986-07-03) (aged 55) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Genres R&B, blues, crossover, jazz Occupation Musician Instrument Saxophone Years active 1962–1986 Labels One-derful, Satellite, St. Lawrence, Chess, Canyon, Blue Note, UA, Solid State, Buddah Close Biography Milton James Bland was 6'3" and played football.[1] Later in life, he turned down an offer to coach football… (Source: Wikipedia)
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