# Rahsaan Roland Kirk
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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 several instruments simultaneously.
== Life ==
Kirk was born Ronald Theodore Kirk in Columbus, Ohio, where he lived in a neighborhood known as Flytown.
Rahsaan Roland Kirk-The Inflated Tear
Rahsaan Roland Kirk-The Inflated Tear (Atlantic)
Release date: June 1968
Released in 1968, The Inflated Tear stands as Rahsaan Roland Kirk’s masterpiece and one of the most original jazz albums of the decade. The album captures Kirk at the height of his creative powers, blending blues, gospel, pos…
Rahsaan Roland Kirk-The Inflated Tear
Rahsaan Roland Kirk-The Inflated Tear (Atlantic)
Release date: June 1968
Released in 1968, The Inflated Tear stands as Rahsaan Roland Kirk’s masterpiece and one of the most original jazz albums of the decade. The album captures Kirk at the height of his creative powers, blending blues, gospel, pos…
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Jazz Visionary Rahsaan Roland Kirk with Biographer John Kruth
In this episode of Reading Is Funktamental, we head back in time to discuss a true classic of jazz and jazz journalism. The fascinating life and legacy of the great jazz artist Rahsaan Roland Kirk, with John Kruth, the author of this first and most complete biography, Bright Moments: The Life and L…
The history of the Columbus music scene
The history of the Columbus music scene runs far and deep.
Jazz and swing took over Columbus streets in the 1920s, followed by rock, soul and swing, in the 60s, ending the 20th century with punk, indie and rock.
Now in 2026, you can find almost every genre and instrument being played in Columbus.
C…
The history of the Columbus music scene
The history of the Columbus music scene runs far and deep.
Jazz and swing took over Columbus streets in the 1920s, followed by rock, soul and swing, in the 60s, ending the 20th century with punk, indie and rock.
Now in 2026, you can find almost every genre and instrument being played in Columbus.
C…
Ra Kalam Bob Moses talks Jack De Johnette, Charles Mingus, Rahsaan Roland Kirk
Drummer and composer Ra Kalam Bob Moses has had an extraordinary career working with just about everybody.
Here's a partial list: Pat Metheny, Charles Mingus, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Jim, Larry Coryell, Dave Liebman, Gary Burton, Keith Jarrett, Herbie Hancock, Jack DeJohnette, Jaco Pastorius, Mich…
Rahsaan Roland Kirk - S02E14
A celebration of the life and music of multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk, his eccentric stage persona, and Rahsaan’s widow Dorthaan Kirk talks about his heroic return to the stage after suffering a stroke. We’ll also chat with biographer John Kruth about Kirk’s life and art from his unequal…
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