I was fortunate to see Kirk twice....once with the Bright Moments band, and once after the stroke. Thinking of him trying to play all those instruments with one hand makes me cry to this day. He was unstoppable and a music (and jazz) savant. He was different. He was something of a rare genius. He was someone you never forget. Thanks for uploading this!
My next tune will be all black notes, don't mean to leave anyone out, it's called BLACKNUSS. Youall enjoy. Marvelous Marves...9-16-72. Denver,Colorado. The Best 👌!
@@jamescosby2343 I was 17 and babysitting with a girlfriend. The father of the chid 'threatened' me, listen to his latest LP while I'm gone. The Blacknuss album. It blew my mind. He was astonished on his return we were still playing it and not snogging. 50 years later and many Roland Kirk records later it's still my favourite. It could be played in clubs today and wow any crowd. Jazz, funk, soul, all wrapped up in that one wonderful record.
@@tomarthur1000: Thank you Tom Day! After reading ur comment I instantly Google "Volunteered Slavery", put my ear buds in and was tapping my foot to this very rich tune! Made my day brother! 71 yrs young and still listening to Rashaan Roland Kirk! Ty.
Got to chat with him on two occasions once in Liverpool and again I in Preston guild hall , the man was so humble and down to earth . Rest in peace my man
A Jimi Hendrix biography by poet David Henderson dedicated several paragraphs to his meeting Kirk somewhere in Europe. Apparently Hendrix dug his music and the feeling was mutual. Both of them ahead of their time and geniuses.
My Lord.... he could only use one hand and therefore was very limited in what notes he could play. But as a saxophonist, I wouldn't have even thought about the missing notes if I didn't see that his right hand isn't moving. What an amazing, inspirational person. We all should continue to do what we love and what makes us happy regardless of obstacles. Many of us have no obstacles in our lives yet we fail to live up to our potential and pursue our passion. How fortunate those are who had the opportunity to make the most of their talents and time, regardless of obstacles.
If this is Fall of 1976, this may be one of the last Kirk performances on film. Kirk died the following year, Dec. 5, 1977 (still performing for 2 years after his stroke). I can hear the difference in Kirk's playing post-stroke, but it's no less powerful or soulful -- just slightly different. An amazing musician.
One of his last of performances wow a CD of him I had said he played better with one hand than most people with two and the caption or artical said only death kept him from his music
The greatest musical phenomenon of the 20th century, IMO. That he could continue to perform with one hand in the last two years of his life - in this case, two horns - reinforces my view.
He also did this tune on British TV after his stroke. I believe the programme was called Jazz 625. I remember his playing the modified Sax, and also he did a number on flute, which had also been modified to allow him to play with one hand. The programme was introduced by dear Spike Milligan. I made a video of the program at the time, but I can no longer lay my hands on it. Pity
Rahsaan quotes "There's A Boat Dat's Leaving Soon For New York" at 8:08. No doubt a tribute to Gil's and Miles' collaboration: Porgy And Bess. Beautiful!
I am a big fan of Rahsaan, but I've never known he played with Gil Evans and all that top guys. Gil's band, at that time, was an "all stars" band, with some of the best musicians of the time: Faddis, Soloff, Clark, Adams, Stewart, Levine...Impressive...and then Rahsaan, after his stroke....a giant among giants. Why Gil didn't think a whole project about Roland's music? With him?
He also played (flute) with Quincy Jones' orchestra for the soul bossa nova song (used in Austin Powers)--It's too bad most jazz musicians didn't want to play with him for the first decade or so that he was recording, probably why he's one of the few jazz musicians who was a bandleader before being in anyone elses band
Have you noticed that he is playing with only his left hand? Thats right, only one hand saxophone solo. He had a stroke by this time, so his right side of the body was paralized, he modified his saxophone to be able to play one hand. He died the same year from the second stroke.
Yes... what a man, he travelled much against his doctors advice>> to say good bye to his friends.. I saw him 2 times. Once before the stroke and then on this tour, both times at Ronnie Scots in London. What a show he put on BOTH times )))))))
Does anyone know if video from this entire concert video is available anywhere? I know the sound recording is available on "Gil Evans: Live In Dortmund 1976"
I had all his records once. I used to wish he played only tenor sax and flute. I felt all the other exotics he played only detracted from his genius, made him even into a sort of spectacle. I still think I was right.
Kirk was a genius and ahead of his time; he was a gift to all of us.
I was fortunate to see Kirk twice....once with the Bright Moments band, and once after the stroke. Thinking of him trying to play all those instruments with one hand makes me cry to this day.
He was unstoppable and a music (and jazz) savant. He was different. He was something of a rare genius. He was someone you never forget.
Thanks for uploading this!
Bright Moments 🐝🌈💫
My next tune will be all black notes, don't mean to leave anyone out, it's called BLACKNUSS. Youall enjoy.
Marvelous Marves...9-16-72. Denver,Colorado. The Best 👌!
@@jamescosby2343 I was 17 and babysitting with a girlfriend. The father of the chid 'threatened' me, listen to his latest LP while I'm gone. The Blacknuss album. It blew my mind. He was astonished on his return we were still playing it and not snogging. 50 years later and many Roland Kirk records later it's still my favourite. It could be played in clubs today and wow any crowd. Jazz, funk, soul, all wrapped up in that one wonderful record.
@@tomarthur1000: Thank you Tom Day! After reading ur comment I instantly Google "Volunteered Slavery", put my ear buds in and was tapping my foot to this very rich tune! Made my day brother! 71 yrs young and still listening to Rashaan Roland Kirk! Ty.
I don’t usually comment, but your post was so accurate and poignant. He was a rare genius indeed.
One of the greatest jazz tunes ever - listen to the original on Rahsaan' album The 5.000 pounds man" - sheer magic
I have the CD and I can play it to death
Got to chat with him on two occasions once in Liverpool and again I in Preston guild hall , the man was so humble and down to earth . Rest in peace my man
...what a BRIGHT MOMENT for you...uelipian..🐝🌹🌈
A Jimi Hendrix biography by poet David Henderson dedicated several paragraphs to his meeting Kirk somewhere in Europe. Apparently Hendrix dug his music and the feeling was mutual. Both of them ahead of their time and geniuses.
I made a point to see Rah every time he came to Los Angeles.He always delivered and played brillaintly.DD in LA
My Lord.... he could only use one hand and therefore was very limited in what notes he could play. But as a saxophonist, I wouldn't have even thought about the missing notes if I didn't see that his right hand isn't moving. What an amazing, inspirational person. We all should continue to do what we love and what makes us happy regardless of obstacles. Many of us have no obstacles in our lives yet we fail to live up to our potential and pursue our passion. How fortunate those are who had the opportunity to make the most of their talents and time, regardless of obstacles.
...spoken like a true UELIPIAN.I salute your Spirit Brother 🐝🌹🌈💫
Two genius giants, both sorely missed.
He was wonderful, best ever.
Beyond any expectation.
Playing with just one good hand plus some extra keys to reach down to the tenor's lower stack = ASTONISHING!
If this is Fall of 1976, this may be one of the last Kirk performances on film. Kirk died the following year, Dec. 5, 1977 (still performing for 2 years after his stroke). I can hear the difference in Kirk's playing post-stroke, but it's no less powerful or soulful -- just slightly different. An amazing musician.
One of his last of performances wow a CD of him I had said he played better with one hand than most people with two and the caption or artical said only death kept him from his music
That dude got some phat lungs and some real oxygen
This is one of the best things I've ever watched. Thank you for this amazing upload - one of the very few videos of him after his first stroke.
Oh my god I never knew he played this live. This is wonderful.
This stuff will drive you insane. He was different from us RIP Big Man...
playing more music with one hand than many play with two. also, a rare harmonica solo!
The greatest musical phenomenon of the 20th century, IMO. That he could continue to perform with one hand in the last two years of his life - in this case, two horns - reinforces my view.
This is remarkable
Kirk came to earth on the same starship with Sun Ra and Rammellzee
Roland the evocative
This was after his stroke, so he couldn't use his right hand, yet he was still playing and saying more than many musicians.
Kirk was unstoppable!
....when life gives you lemons you make lemonade....”Turn Everthing to Honey.” -Sri Aurobindo -
Toca con el alma Kirk
Haunting… would love to have experienced it live! Thank you to all the musicians involved.
Wow! Thanks for this clip - I had no idea he played this fantastic song live with Gil.
He also did this tune on British TV after his stroke. I believe the programme was called Jazz 625. I remember his playing the modified Sax, and also he did a number on flute, which had also been modified to allow him to play with one hand. The programme was introduced by dear Spike Milligan. I made a video of the program at the time, but I can no longer lay my hands on it. Pity
David Evans dude i hope you can find it pray to ast. Anthony...
@@glennroncal285 🐝🌈🌹
Rahsaan quotes "There's A Boat Dat's Leaving Soon For New York" at 8:08. No doubt a tribute to Gil's and Miles' collaboration: Porgy And Bess. Beautiful!
He plays here with his only left hand. He made a special saxophone to play in this way.. Incredible.
Astonishing.
A friend sugested that Kirk was a saint. Amen.
Amen to that!
...now that’s a..Bright Moment🐝🌈💫
@@cosmicman621 : Thousand Thumbs Up :-D
I am a big fan of Rahsaan, but I've never known he played with Gil Evans and all that top guys. Gil's band, at that time, was an "all stars" band, with some of the best musicians of the time: Faddis, Soloff, Clark, Adams, Stewart, Levine...Impressive...and then Rahsaan, after his stroke....a giant among giants. Why Gil didn't think a whole project about Roland's music? With him?
He also played (flute) with Quincy Jones' orchestra for the soul bossa nova song (used in Austin Powers)--It's too bad most jazz musicians didn't want to play with him for the first decade or so that he was recording, probably why he's one of the few jazz musicians who was a bandleader before being in anyone elses band
I first heard him on a couple of Charles Mingus' albums, "Oh Yeah" and "Tonight at Noon." He also played with Jaki Byard and Les McCann.
Outstanding!
"A gift to the travelers." Yeah.
...a triumph of the sol ‘ spirit...beyond the fickle physical body...a vehicle for light..rahsaan roland Kirk
Genius
savage bro
Brilliant
Kanamanazhia Rahsaan.
So nice.
Bittersweet
Rahsaan. Nothing else need be said. The Journey Agent.
Have you noticed that he is playing with only his left hand? Thats right, only one hand saxophone solo. He had a stroke by this time, so his right side of the body was paralized, he modified his saxophone to be able to play one hand. He died the same year from the second stroke.
Yes... what a man, he travelled much against his doctors advice>> to say good bye to his friends.. I saw him 2 times. Once before the stroke and then on this tour, both times at Ronnie Scots in London. What a show he put on BOTH times )))))))
Does anyone know if video from this entire concert video is available anywhere? I know the sound recording is available on "Gil Evans: Live In Dortmund 1976"
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I had all his records once. I used to wish he played only tenor sax and flute. I felt all the other exotics he played only detracted from his genius, made him even into a sort of spectacle. I still think I was right.
You are a purist a perfectionist ....i used to feel that way but now I see i did not understand perfection RRK was perfection embodied.