I worked with Ira and Steve and Eddie Higgins, playing upright bass at both "Beeps" and "Bubba's".
What a great musical experience. I will always remember being on a break when Steve asked me, "What is the most important beat?" I wasn't sure where he was going with this so I asked him to tell me. His answer? "The next one." Hmm, sage advice from a master of making sure that the next beat was right where it was supposed to be. He helped me a lot just by being supportive and making music with us in his intensely-listening way.
I was sad to hear of his passing. He was a good man.
Listening To: Anoushka and Ravi Shankar, Mavis Staples, Anything by Bach, Miles, Tom Jobim