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Rahsaan Roland Kirk
Born: 7th August 1935, Columbus, Ohio
Died: 5th December 1977, Bloomington, Indiana
Nationality: American
Rahsaan Roland Kirk 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, during which virtuoso improvisation was accompanied by comic banter, political ranting, and the ability to play several instruments simultaneously.
Read more at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahsaan_Roland_Kirk
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Further Reading: Rahsaan Roland Kirk
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Rahsaan Roland Kirk, 'Live at Ronnie Scott's 1963'
16th Aug 2022
This rare live recording enjoys a loving reissue from Gearbox Records, featuring Roland Kirk playing with a trio of local British musicians; Stan Tracey, Malcolm Cecil and Ronnie Stephenson.
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Roland Kirk - I Talk With the Spirits
15th Oct 2020
On one of the eminent saxophonist's many essential releases, I Talk With the Spirits sees him taking up the flute and pushing it to its limits in a way that is unmistakably Roland Kirk.
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