Pre-Rahsaan [2-fer]
Roland Kirk
Roland Kirk (he did not add the name “Rahsaan” until the very late Sixties, after these recordings were made) could very accurately be described as a blind man capable of playing three reed instruments (some of them quite odd) at once. Nevertheless, he was able to avoid being categorized as strictly a gimmick player—which is a great tribute to his brilliant and multi-faceted improvisatory talents.
*#1-7 originally released as Kirk’s Work (Prestige 7210).
**#8-13 originally released as The Jaki Byard Experience (Prestige 7615).
TRACKLISTING
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1. Three For Dizzy

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2. Makin' Whoopee

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3. Soul Underneath (Funk Underneath)

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4. Kirk's Work

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5. Doin' The 68

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6. Too Late Now

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7. Skater's Waltz

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8. Parisian Thoroughfare

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9. Hazy Eve

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10. Shine On Me

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11. Evidence

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12. Memories Of You

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13. Teach Me Tonight





