‘Rahsaan’ Roland Kirk – In Europe 1962-1967

Two complete previously unissued concerts. The first one in Milan in 1962 presents Kirk in the company of another famous blind musician, Tete Montoliu, who had recently recorded with Kirk at the Cafe Montmartre, in Copenhagen. The second part presents Kirk’s regular 1967 quartet in Prague. Live in Milan, 1962: Rahssan Roland Kirk (multiple reeds); Tete Montoliu (p); Tommy Potter (b); Kenny Clarke (d). 1. Blues in F – 7:22 2. A Cabin in the Sky – 6:21 3. 3-in-1 without the Oil – 7:06 Live at the Fourth Mezinarodni Jazz Festival, Prague, October 19, 1967. Featuring Roland Kirk (multiple reeds); Ron Burton (p); Steve Novosel (b); Jimmy Hopps (d). 1. Ode to Billie Joe – 11:00 2. My Ship – 5:37 3. Creole Love Call – 9:31 4. The Inflated Tear – 4:46 5. Lovellevelliloqui – 7:03 6. Making Love After Hours – 4:41 7. Free Interlude/Bessie’s Blues – 1:34