The Case of the 3 Sided Dream in Audio Color
Rahsaan Roland Kirk · 1975
74 min · 21 tracks · swing · hard bop
A vibrant fusion of jazz and spoken word, weaving intricate narratives through eclectic instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful narratives with eclectic sounds
- short bursts of vivid imagery
- immersive storytelling through soundscapes
- dynamic shifts in emotional tone
- engaging moments for active listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking straightforward, predictable tracks
- prefer longer, cohesive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1975, this album was a significant entry in Rahsaan Roland Kirk's discography, following his acclaimed works like 'Blacknuss' (1971). At this stage, Kirk was renowned for his innovative approach to jazz, blending genres and pushing boundaries while dealing with the challenges of partial blindness and deafness. This album exemplifies his artistic vision and improvisational prowess during a peak creative period.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Charles Mingus· Sun Ra· Ornette Coleman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Conversation 0:58
- 2 Bye Bye Blackbird 2:38
- 3 Horses (Monogram/Republic) 0:19
- 4 High Heel Sneakers 4:48
- 5 Dream 0:51
- 6 Echoes of Primitive Ohio and Chili Dogs 6:52
- 7 The Entertainer (Done in the Style of the Blues) 6:01
- 8 Freaks for the Festival 4:00
- 9 Dream 1:30
- 10 Portrait of Those Beautiful Ladies 6:23
- 11 Dream 0:59
- 12 The Entertainer 6:17
- 13 Dream 1:03
Disc 2
- 1 Dream 0:23
- 2 Portrait of Those Beautiful Ladies 7:55
- 3 Dream 0:51
- 4 Freaks for the Festival 5:32
- 5 sesroH 0:21
- 6 Bye Bye Blackbird 2:35
- 7 Conversation 0:54
- 8 Telephone Conversation 12:39
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