Introducing Roland Kirk

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	[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.

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

References

1. Allmusic Review
2. Verve catalogue entry accessed 6 August 2009
3. Rahsaan Roland Kirk discography accessed 6 August 2009
4. Planer, L. Allmusic Review accessed 6 August 2009