Introducing Roland Kirk Studio album by Roland Kirk Released 1960 Recorded June 7, 1960 Genre Jazz Label Argo Roland Kirk chronology Triple Threat (1956) Introducing Roland Kirk (1960) Kirk's Work (1961) Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Allmusic 4.5/5 stars[1]
Introducing Roland Kirk is the second album by jazz multi-instrumentalist Roland Kirk. It was originally released on the Argo label in 1960.[2] It features performances by Kirk with Ira Sullivan, William Burton, Donald Garrett and Sonny Brown.[3] 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".[4] 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
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