Rahsaan Roland Kirk - Live in '63 & '67

Rahsaan Roland Kirk - Live in '63 & '67. (Jazz Icons DVD). By Roland Kirk. Live/DVD. DVD. Jazz Icons #2119008. Published by Jazz Icons.

Jazz IconsDVDs feature full-length concerts and in-studio performances by the greatest legends of jazz, filmed all over the world from the 1950s through the 1970s. Beautifully transferred from the original masters, each DVD features rare performances that have never been officially released on home video and, in many cases, were never broadcast. Each DVD includes a booklet with liner notes, rare photos and a memorabilia collage. Produced with the full support and cooperation of the artists or their estates.

Roland Kirk's instrumental arsenal included saxophone, flute, manzello, stritch, clarinet, siren and whistles – often times simultaneously! This DVD presents three astounding oncerts by this musical superhero. Kirk is backed by extraordinary side musicians including legendary bassist Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, drummers Alex Riel and Daniel Humair, and long-time pianist Ron Burton. Also includes two renditions of “Three for the Festival,” arguably his most spectacular performance piece. 80 minutes.

Songs performed from the 1963 Belgium concert include: Moon Song • Lover • Three for the Festival • Yesterdays • Milestones.

Songs performed from the 1963 Holland concert include: Bags' Groove • Lover Man • There Will Never Be Another You • Three for the Festival.

Songs performed from the 1967 Norway concert include: Blues for Alice • Blue Rol • The Shadow of Your Smile • Making Love After Hours • NY Theme.