Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. He interviewed many people and unearthed new material, but much of the information is. Kirk deserves attention and kruths done jazz fans a favor by writing his book. The title track is an anthem delivered tenderly on flute, a loving dedication to the entire audience. Bright moments the life and legacy of rahsaan roland kirk. From his unique talent to his imposing name, rahsaan roland kirk sounds. New biography recalls the dazzle and genius of a true. Bright moments rahsaan roland kirk album wikipedia. Now, we would like to think of some very beautiful bright moments. Taken from bright moments atlantic, 1974 recorded live at keystone korner, san francisco, california from june 89, 1973 rahsaan roland kirk tenor saxop. Rahsaan roland kirk pedal up bright moments youtube. The title track is an anthem delivered tenderly on flute, a.
Rahsaan roland kirk and his vibration society at his inspired best. From the tasty tribute to fats waller, jitterbug waltz, to the nola visit, dem red beans and rice, roland takes you traveling through space and time. A blind black musician who played three horns simultaneously, rahsaan. But as kruth reveals in his simple and straightforward book. Bright moments the life and legacy of rahsaan roland kirk by. Bright moments by rahsaan roland kirk 81227140922 cd. Rahsaan roland kirk august 7, 1935 december 5, 1977 was an american jazz multiinstrumentalist who played tenor saxophone, flute, and many. Listen to your favorite songs from bright moments by rahsaan roland kirk now. The life and legacy of rahsaan roland kirk 1 by kruth, john isbn. His talking is more like singing and adds context to the music. Some copies may have a promotional copy not for sale sticker on front denoting they were sent out as promos. Its purpose is to try to express the spirit of rahsaan roland kirk.
Rahsaan roland kirk bright moments 1973, gatefold, pr. The life and legacy of rahsaan roland kirk 9781566491051 by kruth, john and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises bright moments alternate mix todd herbert billy childs rahsaan roland kirk xavier davis linda presgrave pete yellin vincent. Kruth is cofounder and the main songwriter of new yorkbased world music ensemble tribecastan, and also a music journalist and author kruths first biography, bright moments the life and legacy of rahsaan roland kirk was first published in the u. Rahsaan roland kirk songs for all instruments and levels. Club owner todd barkan booked a diverse array of poets, comedians and musicians, and his patrons all agreed that the room contained. The double album bright moments reissued as a double cd is a neardefinitive document of the kirk live experience, and his greatest album of the 70s. Bright moments rahsaan roland kirk sheet music, music. The life and legacy of rahsaan roland kirk kruth, john on. The life and legacy of rahsaan roland kirk by john kruth 2000, hardcover at the best online prices at. For more information about rahsaan roland kirk, this book is available. Kruth commands the uninitiated reader to explore kirks muse, and those more familiar with the man to revisit kirks adventures through sound. The life and legacy of rahsaan roland kirk by john kruth illustrated, 31 mar 2002 hardcover.
Download and print sheet music or learn how to play online. His talking is more like singing and adds context to the music, much as with mingus. It starts out really lyrical and pretty, then gets upbeat and fun subito. Freed by his death from the distractions of his persona and stage performances, kirks bright momentsthe music he played without bounds or limitationsshine through. Provided to youtube by rhino atlantic bright moments song rahsaan roland kirk bright moments. Bright moments is a live album by jazz multiinstrumentalist rahsaan roland kirk featuring performances by kirk with ron burton, todd barkan, henry. The extroverted kirk was in his element in front of an audience, always chatting, explaining his concepts, and recounting.
The extroverted kirk was in his element in front of an audience, always chatting, explaining his concepts, and recounting bits of jazz history. However, these are acceptable prices to pay in order to write a book that unfolds like a rahsaan roland kirk performance. From his unique talent to his imposing name, rahsaan roland kirk sounds more like some sort of mythic figure than a mere jazz legend, which makes bright moments, john kruths biography of kirk, extremely welcome. Bright moments, the first biography of the legendary jazz musician rahsaan roland kirk, establishes once and for all the brilliant multiinstrumentalists place in the pantheon of jazz giants alongside charlie parker, miles davis, and thelonious monk. Kirk is one of the rare performers who can get away with almost anything. Rahsaan roland kirk bright moments 1993, cd discogs. Bright moments is a story told with love, spontaneity, and an attention to detail, qualities that will reward not just jazzbos but hardcore rock and rollers as well. Books go search hello select your address best sellers help. Rahsaan roland kirk august 7, 1935 december 5, 1977 was an american jazz multiinstrumentalist who played tenor saxophone, flute, and many other instruments. Rahsaan roland kirk sheet music, tabs and lead sheets.
When i saw your book come through my office, i was very interested in. August of 2019 will mark the 35th anniversary of bright moments. Bright moments by rahsaan roland kirk on amazon music. Rahsaan roland kirks live club gigs were usually engaging, freewheeling affairs, full of good humor and a fantastically wide range of music. Kirk also sings, but just the words bright moments, bright moments, bright moments, right. Unfortunately, his attitude toward kirk is uncritically worshipful. The life and legacy of rahsaan roland kirk paperback august 27, 2001 by john kruth author. He is also proficient on guitar, banjo, harmonica and various flutes.
His talking is more like singing and adds context to. Of the handful of outstanding live albums that rahsaan roland kirk recorded over the course of his career, bright moments holds a special place because it was recorded at kirk s favorite club, san franciscos keystone korner, a small room that held just 175. Provided to youtube by rhinowarner records bright moments rahsaan roland kirk kirkatron. It has been 35 years since my friend and original partner, kalamu ya salaam and i watched an orange sun setting in a purple sky as we listened to rasaan roland kirk carrying on about bright moments on the radio.
What comes across loud and clear in kruths book is the extent of kirks talent and creativity, his dedication to tradition and innovation. Born in ohio, the blind roland kirk quickly took to music, and it was immediately clear that his keen ear could get a handle on. The philosophy of rahsaan roland kirk the autodidact project. Bright moments the life and legacy of rahsaan roland kirk by john kruth updated april 25, 2019 by harvey pekar author john kruth worked hard on this biography of multireedist rahsaan roland kirk.
A luscious jitterbug waltz, equal parts tradition and kirk s decomposition of the fats waller classic as always, rahsaan mines the great popular musics of bert bacharach and burns you will never get to heaven prelude to a kiss, rahsaanelligtonia,and of course his classic bright moments. Freed by his death from the distractions of his persona and stage performances, kirks bright momentsthe music he played without bounds or limitations. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He was renowned for his onstage vitality, during which virtuoso improvisation was accompanied by comic banter, political ranting, and the ability to play several instruments simultaneously. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises bright moments rahsaan roland kirk compliments of the mysterious phantom. The life and legacy of rahsaan roland kirk by john kruth online at alibris. If nothing else, rahs music is funand so is this book. Bright moments by rahsaan roland kirk skip to main content. Rahsaan roland kirk bright moments releases discogs. Rahsaan roland kirk s live club gigs were usually engaging, freewheeling affairs, full of good humor and a fantastically wide range of music. The life and legacy of rahsaan roland kirk by john kruth isbn. Life and legacy of rahsaan roland kirk by john kruth mint.