Rahsaan Roland Kirk (August 7, 1935 – December 5, 1977) was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist who played tenor saxophone, flute, and many other instruments. 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.
instruments played
anglais
clarinet
cor
flute
keyboards
manzello
nose
percussion
saxophone
stritch
Tenor
Associated Acts
Charles Mingus, Quincy Jones
Birth Name
Ronald Theodore Kirk
Genres
Jazz, hard bop, soul jazz, post-bop, avant-garde jazz, mainstream jazz
Labels
King, Chess, Prestige, Mercury, Limelight, Verve, Atlantic, Warner Bros.
Occupations
Musician, composer, arranger, bandleader
Years Active
1955 1977
Name
Rahsaan Roland Kirk
Nationality
United States of America