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References
- Footnotes
- ↑ "Chuck Riggs Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
- ↑ Hustad, Thomas P. (2012-05-03). Born to Play: The Ruby Braff Discography and Directory of Performances. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-8108-8265-2.
- ↑ Jazz, All About. "Chuck Riggs musician - All About Jazz". All About Jazz Musicians. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
- ↑ "Chuck Riggs". Discogs. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
- General references
- Gary W. Kennedy, "Chuck Riggs". The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz . 2nd edition, ed. Barry Kernfeld.
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