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Rahsaan Roland Kirk

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American musician (1935-1977)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1935 to 1977 · aged 42
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Rahsaan Roland Kirk, known earlier in his career simply as Roland Kirk, was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist who played tenor saxophone, flute, and many other instruments.

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Kirk arriving at Schiphol in Amsterdam, 1964. His first wife, Edith, walks beside him.Kirk arriving at Schiphol in Amsterdam, 1964. His first wife, Edith, walks beside him.Kirk playing simultaneously his "manzello" (left), "stritch" (center), and tenor saxophone; Helinski Jazz Festival, 1964Kirk playing simultaneously his "manzello" (left), "stritch" (center), and tenor saxophone; Helinski Jazz Festival, 1964Kirk at Lanchester Polytechnic, 1972Kirk at Lanchester Polytechnic, 1972

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Rahsaan Roland Kirk, 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.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1935 to 1977 · aged 42
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