Artist · from Columbus · 1935 to 1977
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; in his shows, virtuoso improvisation was accompanied by comic banter, political ranting, and the simultaneous playing of several instruments.
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The Inflated Tear14 Jun 1968Vinyl
Now Please Don’t You Cry, Beautiful EdithApr 1967Vinyl
Slightly Latin16 Nov 1966Vinyl
Reeds & Deeds1963Vinyl
Domino1962Vinyl
We Free Kings1961Vinyl
Kirk’s Work1961Vinyl
Introducing Roland Kirk1960VinylRecords from MusicBrainz. Sleeves from the Cover Art Archive.
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