Rahsaan Roland Kirk

Rahsaan Roland Kirk (born Ronald Theodore Kirk; August 7, 1935 – December 5, 1977), known earlier in his career simply as Roland Kirk, was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist who played tenor saxophone, flute, and many other instruments. He was renowned for his onstage vitality; in his shows, virtuoso improvisation was accompanied by comic banter, political ranting, and the simultaneous playing of several instruments.

Seek & Listen: Live at the Penthouse - 2026-01-09T00:00:00.000000Z

Vibrations in the Village (Live at the Village Gate in New York City November 1963) - 2026-01-09T00:00:00.000000Z

Domino (Live at Radio Bremen TV-Studios 1963, ,) - 2025-04-25T00:00:00.000000Z

Live in Paris (1970) - 2024-01-26T00:00:00.000000Z

Time - 2021-06-11T00:00:00.000000Z

Third Dimension - 2015-06-01T00:00:00.000000Z

SPIRITS UP ABOVE: THE ATLANTIC YEARS - 2012-06-18T00:00:00.000000Z

Pre-Rahsaan [2-fer] - 2007-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Boogie-Woogie String Along For Real - 2006-10-17T00:00:00.000000Z

Here Comes The Whistleman [Live] - 2006-10-17T00:00:00.000000Z

Natural Black Inventions: Root Strata - 2006-10-17T00:00:00.000000Z

Left & Right - 2005-10-18T00:00:00.000000Z

Volunteered Slavery - 2005-10-18T00:00:00.000000Z

Kirkatron - 2005-04-26T00:00:00.000000Z

Other Folk's Music - 2005-04-26T00:00:00.000000Z

The Return Of The 5,000 Lb Man - 2005-04-26T00:00:00.000000Z

Bright Moments - 2005-03-29T00:00:00.000000Z

The Inflated Tear - 2005-03-29T00:00:00.000000Z

Roland Kirk's Finest Hour - 2001-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

I Talk With The Spirits - 1998-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Haunted Melodies - The Songs of Rahsaan Roland Kirk - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Talkin' Verve: Roots Of Acid Jazz - 1996-10-22T00:00:00.000000Z

I, Eye, Aye (Live At Montreaux - 1972) - 1996-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Simmer, Reduce, Garnish & Serve - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Verve Jazz Masters 27: Roland Kirk - 1994-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

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