Rahsaan Roland Kirk
The jazz saxophonist Rahsaan Roland Kirk made a big impression during his
tragically short life. Blind from an early age, his inventive and entertaining
playing style influenced a lot of musicians and he has been cited as an
influence to Frank Zappa, Jimi Hendrix, Paul Weller and Ian Anderson.
As a rule Kirk usually fronted his own bands and rarely appeared as a sideman
although he made exceptions for the legendary producer Quincy Jones and his
friends drummer Roy Haynes and bass player Charlie Mingus. Kirk's playing style
was firmly based on soul and jazz influences but his k...
Theme for the EulipionsRahsaan Roland Kirk
The Return of the 5000 Lb. Man
9:30
BlacknussRahsaan Roland Kirk
Blacknuss
5:12
My GirlRahsaan Roland Kirk
Blacknuss
3:06
The Nearness of YouRahsaan Roland Kirk
Early Roots
5:33
Don't Get Around Much AnymoreRahsaan Roland Kirk and Al Hibbler
A Meeting of the Times
2:55
What's Goin' On/Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)Rahsaan Roland Kirk
Blacknuss
3:47
