Released 1960 Introducing Roland Kirk
(1960) Kirk's Work
(1961) Release date 1960 Genre Jazz | Recorded June 7, 1960 Artist Rahsaan Roland Kirk Label Argo | |
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Introducing Roland Kirk is the second album by jazz multi-instrumentalist Roland Kirk. It was originally released on the Argo label in 1960. It features performances by Kirk with Ira Sullivan, William Burton, Donald Garrett and Sonny Brown. The Allmusic review by Lindsay Planer states "Although Kirk's performances are exceedingly reserved on this album, there is little doubt of his technical proficiencies. The three sides penned by Kirk are among the most interesting as they allow for a certain degree of openness that is essential when spotlighting his unique talents... Although some free jazz and avant-garde purists may find Introducing Roland Kirk not challenging enough, it provides a solid basis for his increasingly bombastic post-bop experiments throughout the remainder of the '60s and '70s".
Contents
Track listing
All compositions by Roland Kirk except as indicated.
- "The Call" - 8:42
- "Soul Station" - 5:57
- "Our Waltz" (David Rose) - 4:51
- "Our Love Is Here To Stay" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) - 4:50
- "Spirit Girl" - 5:33
- "Jack the Ripper" (William Burton) - 7:32
Personnel
Songs
1The Call8:45
2Soul Station5:28
3Our Waltz4:54