Left & Right
Rahsaan Roland Kirk · 1968
42 min · 8 tracks · swing · hard bop
A vibrant tapestry of jazz textures, blending intricate improvisation with soulful melodies and rhythmic complexity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intricate improvisation with
- short bursts of vibrant energy
- dynamic explorations of sound
- playful rhythms and melodies
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek extended soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 1968, Rahsaan Roland Kirk was solidifying his place in the jazz world following his breakthrough records in the mid-1960s. 'Left & Right' followed his acclaimed album 'The Inflated Tear', showcasing his unique ability to blend various genres and styles, while further establishing his reputation as an innovative multi-instrumentalist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Charles Mingus· Sun Ra· Ornette Coleman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Black Mystery Has Been Revealed 1:16
- 2 Expansions (a) Kirkquest, (B) Kingus Mingus, (C) Celestialness, (D) A Dream of Beauty Reincarnated, (E) Frisco Vibrations, (F) Classical Jazzical, (G) Ellington Psalms, (H) Haynes’ Brain’s Sayin’s, (I) What’s Next-Overture 19:35
- 3 Lady’s Blues 3:44
- 4 IX Love 3:38
- 5 Hot Cha 3:21
- 6 Quintessence 4:10
- 7 I Waited for You 2:52
- 8 A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing 3:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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