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Chuck Higgins was a saxophonist born on April 17, 1924, in Gary, Indiana. He passed away on September 14, 1999, in Los Angeles, California. Known for fusing Latin and blues elements with rhythm and blues, he is best remembered for his hit "Pachuko Hop." His influence extended to notable artists, including Frank Zappa, who listed Chuck Higgins as a reference in the influence list accompanying his album "Freak Out!" released in 1966.

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