Triple Threat
Rahsaan Roland Kirk · 1957
29 min · 7 tracks · swing · hard bop
A vibrant fusion of hard bop and swing that showcases Kirk's virtuosic multi-instrumentalism and soulful expression.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant moments of spontaneous joy
- short bursts of musical energy
- smooth transitions between tracks
- playful improvisation and creativity
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer lengthy, drawn-out pieces
- seek straightforward, predictable rhythms
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1957, 'Triple Threat' was Rahsaan Roland Kirk's third album, following his debut 'Introducing Rahsaan Roland Kirk' in 1960. At this point, Kirk was establishing himself as an innovative force in jazz, known for his unconventional use of multiple instruments simultaneously and his unique performance style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Charles Mingus· Sun Ra· Ornette Coleman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Roland’s Theme 2:52
- 2 Slow Groove 6:52
- 3 Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin’ All the Time) 4:38
- 4 The Nearness of You 5:33
- 5 A La Carte 2:23
- 6 Easy Living 4:40
- 7 Triple Threat 2:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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