 Roland Kirk, "Rahsan Roland Kirk" Live im Großen Sedesaal des NDR Hamburg, 1972 Image by Heinrich Klaffs, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 2.0 |
Roland KirkRahsaan Roland Kirk Rahsaan Roland Kirk American jazz multi-instrumentalist (1935–1977) Rahsaan Roland Kirk (born Ronald Theodore Kirk; August 7, 1935[1] – December 5, 1977),[2] known earlier in his career simply as Roland Kirk, was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist who played tenor saxophone, flute, and many other instruments. He was renowned for his onstage vitality; in his shows, virtuoso improvisation was accompanied by comic banter, political ranting, and the simultaneous playing of several instruments. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Rahsaan Roland Kirk Kirk performing in 1972 Background information Born Ronald Theodore Kirk (1935-08-07)August 7, 1935 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. Died December 5, 1977(1977-12-05) (aged 42) Bloomington, Indiana, U.S. Genres Jazz hard bop soul jazz Occupations Musician composer arranger bandleader Instruments Tenor… (Source: Wikipedia)
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