I Talk with the Spirits
Rahsaan Roland Kirk · 1964
40 min · 10 tracks · swing · hard bop
A vibrant blend of hard bop and soulful melodies, showcasing Kirk's multi-instrumental prowess and improvisational flair.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful improvisation with friends
- short bursts of vibrant energy
- soulful melodies for reflection
- dynamic transitions between tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking uniform track lengths
- prefer instant gratification sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1964, 'I Talk with the Spirits' was Rahsaan Roland Kirk's fourth album, following his breakthrough record 'Here Comes the Whistleman' in 1963. At this point, Kirk was establishing himself as a unique voice in jazz, known for his unconventional techniques and use of multiple instruments simultaneously.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Charles Mingus· Sun Ra· Ornette Coleman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Serenade to a Cuckoo 4:33
- 2 We’ll Be Together Again / People (From “Funny Girl”) 4:40
- 3 A Quote From Clifford Brown 4:24
- 4 Trees 6:21
- 5 Fugue’n and Alludin’ 0:44
- 6 The Business Ain’t Nothin’ but the Blues 5:03
- 7 I Talk With the Spirits 3:56
- 8 Ruined Castles 1:20
- 9 Django 4:50
- 10 My Ship (From “Lady in the Dark”) 5:00
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