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Dan Higgins is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. He was born on September 13, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a jazz saxophonist, and his mother was a classical pianist. Higgins was exposed to music from a young age and began playing the saxophone at the age of nine. Higgins attended the University of Michigan, where he studied music and played in the school's jazz band. After graduating, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in music. He quickly established himself as a versatile and talented musician, playing with a variety of artists and ensembles. One of Higgins' early highlights was playing on the soundtrack for the movie "The Color Purple" in 1985. He also played on the soundtrack for the movie "The Lion King" in 1994, which won an Academy Award for Best Original Score. Higgins' versatility as a musician allowed him to play on a wide range of projects, from movie soundtracks to television shows to albums for popular artists. Higgins has also had a successful career as a solo artist and bandleader. He has released several albums, including "City Solitude" in 1991 and "Paradise" in 1993. His music is a blend of jazz, classical, and world music influences, and he is known for his virtuosic saxophone playing. In addition to his work as a performer, Higgins is also a respected educator. He has taught at several universities, including the University of Southern California and the California Institute of the Arts. He has also written instructional books and articles on saxophone technique and improvisation. Higgins has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 1995, he won a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement for his work on the album "Harlem Renaissance." He has also been nominated for several other Grammy Awards, including Best Jazz Instrumental Solo and Best Jazz Instrumental Album. Higgins' contributions to the world of music have been significant, and his influence can be heard in the work of many contemporary musicians. He continues to perform, record, and teach, and his passion for music is evident in everything he does.

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