Released 30 years ago
(I, Eye, Aye) – Live at the Montreux Jazz Festival, Switzerland 1972
Rahsaan Roland Kirk · 1996
48 min · 10 tracks · swing · hard bop
Eclectic improvisation unfolds through vibrant melodies and complex rhythms, showcasing Kirk's virtuosic multi-instrumentalism.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate live performance energy
- eclectic improvisation exploration
- dynamic shifts in mood
- virtuosic multi-instrumental showcase
- engaging storytelling through music
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer structured, predictable formats
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time of this release in 1996, Rahsaan Roland Kirk had passed away, but his legacy was being celebrated through live recordings. This album captures a pivotal performance from 1972 at the Montreux Jazz Festival, highlighting his innovative spirit during a period when he was pushing the boundaries of jazz. It serves as a retrospective showcase of Kirk’s unique style and artistry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Charles Mingus· Sun Ra· Ornette Coleman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rahsaantalk 1 0:38
- 2 Seasons 6:00
- 3 Rahsaantalk 2 1:12
- 4 Balm in Gilead 7:05
- 5 Volunteered Slavery 10:20
- 6 Rahsaantalk 3 0:24
- 7 Blue Rol No.2 9:04
- 8 Solo Piece: Satin Doll / Improvisation 4:19
- 9 Serenade to a Cuckoo 3:28
- 10 Pedal Up 6:11
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