Jazz Icons: Rahsaan Roland Kirk presents three astounding concerts by this musical superhero playing his entire instrumental arsenal of saxophone, flute, manzello, stritch, clarinet, siren and whistles— oftentimes simultaneously! Kirk is backed by extraordinary side musicians including legendary bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, drummers Alex Riel and Daniel Humair, and long-time pianist Ron Burton who keep the fire and swing burning throughout Rahsaan’s blazing workouts. This collection also includes two different renditions of “Three For The Festival,” arguably Kirk’s most spectacular performance piece, showcasing Rahsaan as a thunderous acrobatic player whose multiple horn work was all jazz and no gimmick.
Features:
24-page booklet
Liner Notes by John Kruth
Foreword by Dorthaan Kirk
Cover photo by Rolf Ambor/ctsimages.com
Booklet photos by Lee Tanner, Jan Persson, Rolf Ambor, Arthur Sand, Val Wilmer
Memorabilia collage
Total time: 80 minutes
Thirty years after the death of Rahsaan, he continues to be discovered and rediscovered by various artists, along with a younger generation who have recorded his music, such as Derek Trucks. Many of his spoken thoughts from the stage, which sounded to some at the time like mere entertainment, have indeed become much more.
This DVD showcases his talent in the early part of his career and will show his talent as a complete musician and not just a musical freak who played three horns simultaneously. He was always aware that when musicians die, the music that they left could fall into the hands of dishonest industry executives, so he focused on the business side of the industry as well and did everything to make sure that I was aware as well.
I’m pleased, and I’m sure he would be also, to see that this DVD is being released along with other artists that he admired and respected. Thanks to Jazz Icons for being a part of keeping his name and the wealth of music that he left alive. I hope you enjoy it.
Bright Moments,
Dorthaan Kirk |
ARTISTS
Live in Belgium 1963:
Rahsaan Roland Kirk (Tenor Sax, Manzello, Stritch, various flutes and whistles)
George Gruntz (Piano)
Guy Pedersen (Bass)
Daniel Humair (Drums)
Live in Holland 1963:
Rahsaan Roland Kirk (Tenor Sax, Manzello, Stritch, various flutes and whistles)
George Gruntz (Piano)
Guy Pedersen (Bass)
Daniel Humair (Drums)
Live in Holland 1963:
Rahsaan Roland Kirk (Tenor Sax, Manzello, Stritch, Clarinet, Castinets, Vocals, Various Flutes and Whistles)
Ron Burton (Piano)
Niels Henning Orsted-Pedersen (Bass)
Alex Riel (Drums) |