Domino
Rahsaan Roland Kirk · 1962
79 min · 25 tracks · swing · hard bop
A vibrant blend of hard bop and inventive improvisation, showcasing Kirk's multi-instrumental prowess and unique vocal style.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant improvisation for curious listeners
- short bursts of energetic expression
- headphone detail hunting in layers
- playful interactions among multiple instruments
- engaging rhythms for social settings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, cohesive narratives
- seek straightforward, predictable structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1962, 'Domino' marked Rahsaan Roland Kirk's first album under the Mercury Records label after achieving recognition for his dynamic performances. This album followed his breakthrough release 'We Free Kings' and further established his reputation as a boundary-pushing jazz innovator. At this juncture, Kirk was beginning to fully realize his vision of blending jazz with elements of funk and blues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Charles Mingus· Sun Ra· Ornette Coleman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Domino 3:16
- 2 Meeting on Termini’s Corner 3:41
- 3 Time 3:13
- 4 Lament 3:40
- 5 A Stritch in Time 5:06
- 6 3-in-1 Without the Oil 2:35
- 7 Get Out of Town 4:49
- 8 Rolando 3:47
- 9 I Believe in You 4:26
- 10 E.D. 2:36
- 11 Where Monk and Mingus Live / Let’s Call This 4:12
- 12 Domino (alternate version) 4:07
- 13 I Didn’t Know What Time It Was 3:15
- 14 I Didn’t Know What Time It Was (2) 2:18
- 15 I Didn’t Know What Time It Was (3) 2:21
- 16 Someone to Watch Over Me (breakdown take) 2:37
- 17 Someone to Watch Over Me 3:38
- 18 Termini’s Corner 2:35
- 19 Termini’s Corner (2) 2:28
- 20 Termini’s Corner (3) 2:45
- 21 Termini’s Corner (breakdown take and intercuts) 4:10
- 22 When the Sun Comes Out 2:48
- 23 When the Sun Comes Out (2) 2:05
- 24 When the Sun Comes Out (3) 2:44
- 25 Time Races With Emit 0:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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