Person

Rahsaan Roland Kirk

Rahsaan Roland Kirk (born Ronald Theodore Kirk; August 7, 1935 – December 5, 1977), 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, during which virtuoso improvisation was accompanied by comic banter, political ranting, and the ability to play sever…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
August 7th, 1935
Died
December 5th, 1977
Genres
Labels
Rhino
Atlantic
Warner Bros. Records
Castle Communications
MCA Records
Last updated: May 10th, 2022