finetune artist: Rahsaan Roland Kirk

Blind jazz musician Rahsaan Roland Kirk is often remembered for his incredible ability to play three horns simultaneously--which made him a virtual one-man brass section. A master of circular breathing, he was also able to hold a note almost indefinitely. But his music went beyond mere gimmickry, and his exuberance sprang from a deep understanding of numerous musical vocabularies, from New Orleans roots through bebop and free jazz to pop. He was the leader on dozens of albums from the 1950s up until his death from a stroke after a performance in 1977.

Listen to Rahsaan Roland Kirk at Finetune.

(2006) Natural Black Inventions: Root Strata
(2006) Prepare Thyself To Deal With A Miracle
(2006) Boogie-Woogie String Along For Real
(2006) Here Comes The Whistleman [Live]
(2005) Blacknuss
(2005) I, Eye, Aye
(2005) Does Your House Have Lions: The Rahsaan Roland Kirk Anthology
(2005) Bright Moments
(2005) Kirkatron
(2005) Other Folk's Music
(2005) The Return Of The 5,000 Lb Man
(2005) Left & Right
(2005) Volunteered Slavery
(1995) Simmer, Reduce, Garnish & Serve
(1990) Rip Rig And Panic / Now Please Don't You Cry Beautiful Edith
(1973) Bright Moments - CD1
(1973) Bright Moments - CD2

I Say a Little Prayer
Bright Moments Song
A Handful of Fives
What's Goin' On/Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
Black Root