Released 20 years ago
Brotherman in the Fatherland
Rahsaan Roland Kirk · 2006
68 min · 9 tracks · swing · hard bop
A vibrant tapestry of jazz improvisation woven through soulful melodies and intricate rhythms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- soulful melodies for deep reflection
- intricate rhythms for attentive listening
- vibrant improvisation with dynamic shifts
- long tracks for patient exploration
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone songs
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'Brotherman in the Fatherland' was one of Rahsaan Roland Kirk's final projects before his passing. This album showcases Kirk's enduring commitment to blending hard bop with elements of swing and world music, reflecting his artistic evolution over decades. At this stage in his career, Kirk was celebrated for his innovative multi-instrumentalism and deep musicality.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Charles Mingus· Sun Ra· Ornette Coleman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro / Like Sonny 8:32
- 2 Make It With You 5:39
- 3 Rahsaan’s Spirit 7:04
- 4 My Girl 5:15
- 5 Seasons / Serenade to a Cuckoo 6:54
- 6 Pedal Up 10:20
- 7 Lush Life 3:12
- 8 Afro Blue 4:04
- 9 Blue Trane 17:30
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