Rahsaan Roland Kirk News

Compared to Deadheads, Beatles fans and the KISS Army, fans of classic '50s and '60s jazz are, admittedly, a small but extremely dedicated bunch.

This is a breathtaking look at a musical genius, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, live in concert.

Jazz Icons: Rahsaan Roland Kirk Live In '63 & '67 is a new DVD offering a relatively rare chance to see a musical genius who's work was seldom captured on film or video. Few other musicians have so fully embodied their art than the late Rahsaan Roland Kirk. His ceaseless musical explorations led him to find countless ways to...

Larry Smith, known as one of the most authoritative interpreters of the great jazz saxophonist Charlie "Bird" Parker thanks to a bright, clear sound honed over decades of playing, will be at Toledo's Murphy's ...

The Steve Turre Quintet represents one of the most ambitious bookings yet for Music Hall's Jazz Cafe. via Detroit Free Press

The Dreame Rating: NNNNN Tim Perlich You may find this JosA© James disc filed in the jazz section by virtue of the small-combo acoustic accompaniment, but The Dreamer is straight-up soul music of the sort ... via Now Toronto

Rakalam Bob Moses plays at his 60th birthday celebration. Drummer Rakalam Bob Moses has played with Charles Mingus, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, and Pat Metheny, among many others, and his late-'60s band, Free Spirits, ... via Boston Globe

Tonight's show features jazz recordings produced by former jazz show host, Joel Dorn. via WWOZ

Rahsaan Roland Kirk - Published: December 27, 2007 As the thirtieth anniversary of his passing approaches, Rahsaan Roland Kirk remains a palpable presence and pervading influence, musically and personally. via All About Jazz