Introducing Roland Kirk Explained

Introducing Roland Kirk
Type:	Album
Artist:	Roland Kirk
Cover:	Introducing Roland Kirk.jpg
Released:	1960
Recorded:	June 7, 1960
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	Argo
Prev Title:	Triple Threat
Prev Year:	1956
Next Title:	Kirk's Work
Next Year:	1961

Introducing Roland Kirk is the second album by the jazz multi-instrumentalist Roland Kirk, released on the Argo label in late 1960.^{[1] [2]} It features performances by Kirk with Ira Sullivan, William Burton, Donald Garrett and Sonny Brown.^[3]

Critical reception

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".

Track listing

All compositions by Roland Kirk except as indicated.

1. "The Call" - 8:42
2. "Soul Station" - 5:57
3. "Our Waltz" (David Rose) - 4:51
4. "Our Love Is Here To Stay" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) - 4:50
5. "Spirit Girl" - 5:33
6. "Jack the Ripper" (William Burton) - 7:32

• Recorded in Chicago, IL, June 7, 1960

Personnel

• Roland Kirk

tenor saxophone, manzello, whistle, stritch

• Ira Sullivan

trumpet, tenor saxophone

• William Burton

organ, piano

• Donald Garrett

bass

• Sonny Brown

drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.vervemusicgroup.com/artist/music/detail.aspx?pid=9387&aid=2756 Verve catalogue entry
2. Reviews and Ratings of New Albums: Jazz LP's . 24 . Billboard . 1960-12-19 . Nielsen Business Media, Inc. . en.
3. http://www.jazzdisco.org/roland-kirk/catalog/#argo-lp-669 Rahsaan Roland Kirk discography