Rahsaan Roland Kirk - Rahsaan- The Complete Mercury Recordings O ((new)) Jun 2026

It is highly regarded by jazz enthusiasts for its depth and historical value, containing:

The 1972 album Blacknuss marked a turn: Kirk covered pop songs. “Ain’t No Sunshine” (Bill Withers) became a funeral march into sunrise. “My Cherie Amour” (Stevie Wonder) was played on three horns and a police whistle. Critics were confused. Kirk was amused. “I don’t play genres,” he said. “I play moments.” It is highly regarded by jazz enthusiasts for

Dorn had produced most of these sessions between 1968 and 1975. He had watched a blind, brilliant hurricane named Rahsaan Roland Kirk walk into studios, strap three saxophones to his chest, and play music that seemed to come from before language and after the apocalypse. Critics were confused

What makes these recordings profound is Kirk’s unique ability to play three instruments simultaneously—not for show, but to achieve a "wall of sound" harmony. The set highlights his work on: Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Kirk Rahsaan Roland We Free Kings “I play moments

Let us break down the importance of each studio session.

When Kirk signed with Bob Thiele’s Limelight/Mercury family, the freedom of the 60s was curdling into the turbulence of the late 60s. The music was changing. John Coltrane had passed away; the "New Thing" was becoming the establishment; and funk, rock, and soul were invading the jazz lexicon.