Roland Kirk with McCoy Tyner Stanley Clarke 1975

[@mcknih1020]

Rahsaan Roland Kirk For the record.....from one of the sources I found: those familiar with arcane jazz history know . Rahsaan Roland Kirk played a nonstop circular-breathing sax solo for two hours and 21 minutes in front of a roomful of witnesses in a London jazz club in the early '70s.

[@joaquinodriozola1819]

Really? Did not know that. That is hardcore. Where did you get it?

[@wyndhleodumegwu253]

And despite his Circular Breathing aerobics for 2hours and 21minutes in the 60s/70s, The Guinness Book Of Records has Kenny G as the record holder for 45 minutes. Kenny hopes to achieve 45 minutes. In this piece, it is obvious that Rahsaan's facility and comfortability with Circular Breathing help to enhance his mastery of playing three and four wind instruments simultaneously. Creativities and sound experimentations are Rahsaan Roland Kirk's forte. And the Guinness Record goes to... Yes, he's alive! Look! Listen! Applaud! Vive Rahsaan Roland Kirk!

[@daviddubery1741]

But who's the better player?

[@wyndhleodumegwu253]

David Dubery: Rashaan Roland Kirk was an explorer of sounds. His was a search for the unknown - within the confines of "Organic 'free' Jazz". Connoisseurs of "Organic Real Jazz" adored the ALL of him. On the other hand, admirers of Instrumental Pop would rarely give him a second glance. To each, his own! "Organic Real Jazz" is to "Generic Fake Jazz" what Heaven is to Earth . Each defies comparison with/of the other. P.S.: Generic Fake Jazz is the so-called "Smooth Jazz" - a misnomer which is, in actuality, Instrumental Pop; (rough or smooth, groovy or funky, cool or saucy) It's nice music nevertheless - commercially, and for "chilling".

[@daviddubery1741]

Precisely my point...

[@ayanaj88]

Ronland Is My cousin and heard a lot about him, now threw the magic of KZbin i'm able to see him. It's a trip how talented he was!! S.Johnson Jr.

[@jhardycarroll]

All-star power. Lenny White, Stanley Clarke, and McCoy Tyner. Amazing players and an amazing performance.

[@OswaldoGoite]

McCoy Tyner always amazes me... Whenever he's playing he always makes the spotlight to go on him, like "man, hear what this guy is playing!!"

[@jimbrown1559]

What a thrill to see and hear the magnificent Rahsaan Roland Kirk in his prime, before his stroke, with McCoy Tyner, both of them forces of nature! Show biz? Sure. So were Armstrong and Dizzy, both of them giants.

[@mike.overly]

I'm so grateful that Rahsaan shared his life of Bright Moments with us!

[@mananaadamia1657]

"very bright"

[@DarkeningSkies1]

Rip, Rig & Panic (with Elvin Jones) is one of my favorite Kirk albums. Hearing him here with McCoy makes me wish he had done an album with the entire Coltrane group. What a gift Kirk was.

[@lawrencemoore]

It would have been fun hearing him and Coltrane bouncing off each other

[@klaus8456]

Rip Rig & Panic is one of the BEST albums off all time. Nuff said.

[@DarkeningSkies1]

Absolutely amazing.

[@derpyKAT229]

it produces a natural high :)

[@FCntertainr]

this was a downbeat readers poll winners show on PBS hosted by Quincy Jones. I saw it when aired in 1975 and Rahsaan stole the show. that's when I got into him. He plays the history of all black American music and takes them into the future. sad he was seen as a charlatan to some. he played with Mingus amongst others but was original.

[@Torihope1000]

How does one even wrap their brain around how brilliant this is???

[@speakwhnspkn2]

Jazz doesn't get any better than this. What a performance!

[@mitchellroberson9956]

As What Often Happens. Men Like Roland Kirk And Mccoy Tyner are Ignored. These Brothers Were Way Ahead Of Their Time. True Masters at Making Music. what I Really Like, Is They Did This Way Before The High Tech. sound Systems Existed. just Pure Music. I Love This Kind Of Music.

[@marcgambell2767]

They were ignored? I did not get the memo!

[@stefanblue660]

I also think , they are the greatest after hearing through Jazz History , mostly organic, ,natural and virtuos playing !

[@MangroveLord]

Men

[@MsMojoworks]

Ignored?! Maybe you did but not the majority of jazz lovers. Especially not Tyner.

[@murkymurk8305]

Not ignored for sure. Not in Japan.

[@brianrobinson561]

This is what my older friends turned me onto when I was a teen and to this day i have not seen or heard more power from one man, more power to the old school, truly original and I don't see that in the world, but hey, nobody was cooler than in the 70 's man Tianyvu the Bringer of Light, and sound

[@blue47er]

Circular breathing used to stunning effect by a true master.

[@studioscienzacultura]

Ogni tanto si ritorna in questi posti a ricordarci cosa è il jazz nello spirito

[@jimmyshingle934]

Right before and in between the eyes... Roland Rahsaan Kirk... One and only One.... Coming to your eardrums... Live

[@jazz1bro]

I remember hearing Rahsaan at the Montreux Jazz Festival and first learning of circular breathing through him. He blew my mind in number of ways and I'm guitar player!

[@melmartin]

Lenny White is on drums.

[@ariladanedhel3662]

+Mel Martin who the fuck cares, did you just watched that?

[@oRuTRa45]

+Aril Adanedhel I get where you're coming from, but "Who the f--k cares?" is NEVER an appropriate response to "Lenny White is on drums." LOL

[@ariladanedhel3662]

+oRuTRa45 guess you're right, as one starts to listen you distinguish the great performance of the musicians, but nonetheless Roland kirk surpasses them with his unique talent and magick

[@oRuTRa45]

Indeed Roland stands out here.

[@jeg3682]

Thank you!!!!

[@krisscanlon4051]

High end of 75 jazz fusion whatever aka music

[@journeyhome6046]

Thank god somebody got this on film - take a breath brother......holy motherfucking shit is right!

[@walamide]

We will be fascinated with the playing of Rahsaan for the rest of our lives, this music is like pops, James Brown, Aretha, Bird and Trane-Straight out of Africa.

[@p.r.h.7283]

That only came from people of African descent from America. It’s our contribution to the diaspora. Anything we got from Africa doesn’t have to be explained because we were Africans when we got here. It’s all connected, but what we did here is of us from here!!!!! We cut off from the source but it’s in us so we changed the possibilities of what music could be and international in scope. Straight BLACK.

[@freddonahue6420]

So true!

[@herrbonk3635]

@@p.r.h.7283 Most of it came from european music though, instruments, scales, chords, harmonics, etc. But I appreciate the african (and asian) elements and aspects of it too.

[@vargaso]

Total American original. The multi-instrument thing was no gimmick with him. Coolest jazz flute player ever, too. Colin Stetson and MoonHooch were heavily influenced by Kirk.

[@briandrier3864]

as was ian anderson of jethro tull, i believe--but who WOULDN'T be influenced by this? like an incredible drug: just listening puts me under the influence!!!

[@mukundamoon]

I saw & heard him playing live like this, a few times! He was incredible! All praises to the great Rasaan Roland Kirk, Bright moments forever!

[@Harveycartoonlvr11]

I just play the Saxophone...HE PLAYS THE SAXOPHONES! Lord, have mercy church! :)

[@mrfudd13]

I used to see this amazing musician live at jazz clubs, always a great show, even if there were only 3 people in the club(that's how it was in the '70's when jazz was dying out), he was always professional, exciting, and always delivered his best.

[@PhilippeTheHaitian]

Rahsaan Roland Kirk was so sick! So slept on.

[@garygomesvedicastrology]

Rahsaan was amazing live. Just incredible. So was Tyner!

[@completeMonti]

This was one of the shows that really got me into jazz. I think I went out to my local record store the next day and bought whatever I could find by Rahsaan! Remember when you'd hear an artist and have to go to the *record store* if you wanted to hear more by that artist? And it was worth the effort. Great memories.

[@Rahnotrob]

I remember when video was first uploaded on to KZbin. I’m so glad it’s still up. Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Stanley Clarke, McCoy Tyner, Lenny White, hosted by Quincy Jones and Chick Corea cameo at the tail end? Look at all of this greatness!

[@shkyrbty]

Astounding lineup all the way around. Seems the players were speechless at the end. Bright Moments!

[@jimrich4192]

Love the EXTRA KEYS on his horns! WHAT A GENIUS!!! ❤ RIP...

[@PeepthisSoon]

Are You kiddin me?!!! This is the good shit! Vintage collaboration of music masters gettin' it in..Great Post!

[@JamesVibe]

Holy freaking shit!!!! OMG this is crazy!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!

[@StevenCharlesJazz]

So inspiring & amazing & deep & masterful! Seeing him perform a couple times was definitely a guiding light in my musical growth.... Thank you for sharing your soul with us Rahsaan!

[@Bill_Woo]

Imagine. Imagine how insaaaanely great the lead performer is. Then have the very McCoy Tyner as the core of your rhythm section. AND featured soloist. This must have been one moment that the great Stanley Clarke couldn't breathe.

[@bwmertz]

Absolutely brilliant. Never been another horn player like that, before or since. Rahsaan did the impossible. And what a great trio!

[@axeman2638]

some things you just want to be able to give more than just one thumb up for listened to it 3 times in a row now and it gets better with each listen. these guys are just killing it.

[@angelgroover]

What a line up! What energy! Thank you, you've made my day.

[@Navroze]

What a rare concert!!!! Thank you for posting it

[@philipblank6896]

he was the most talented musician I ever saw

[@eyeswideopen935]

King Rahsaan and the Princes of the Earth - revealing a dimension of pure energy and beauty to a dying planet ALL HAIL

[@washingtondigital6208]

Fantastic Roland Kirk.. if you listen you can hear a phrase or two from "my favourite things".. and of course McCoy Tyner is there to add his own energy to this joyous feast ! Just amazing .. Viva Rahsaan Roland Kirk !

[@briandrier3864]

actually, i think it was "satin doll"... at the end, at least

[@qg3726]

"Saxed Sobro" doin that Musical Multitasking THING!! The MAN had a Gift that He didn't mind sharing..

[@bibiafrica]

still one of the most inspiring musicians and one of my all-time favourites ;-)

[@Stubummer]

This is fantastic, what a line up!

[@Antarctica2025]

Mind blowing and life affirming! Never saw this before, thanks for posting.

[@greyskydawg5284]

I was fortunate to see him around 72 in small club in Hollywood. Quite an experience.

[@swampdweller5]

I love this video. Thanks for sharing. Really.

[@RobZiak]

this shit never gets old im always impressed with this man

[@HebrewYisrael]

One of my all tyme favorites!

[@craigmack-cv3cp]

One of greatest saxophone 🎷 virtuoso’s to ever live he’s 💯beast

[@fordprefect4345]

About 1975 that I saw this guy in the UK Preston is a really nowhere place wow still remember it to this day wondering who he was playing with.

[@FWP572]

I watched three Roland Kirk videos so far. And each video within a minute of playing he will pull some musical gadgets out of his pocket. Can't wait for the fourth one.

[@drkam6]

RRK was absolutely AMAZING! RIP

[@marcgambell2767]

Damn! McCoy with that heavy left hand!

[@truebetold65]

This Legend is The "Jimi Hendrix" of Jazz, period

[@jazzsocietyofecuador]

I had the luck and honor to play piano in Roland Kirk's band (pre "Rahsaan") in the early '60s; it was great experience.

[@jeffreylenz4846]

That's fantastic! Did you know him well?

[@jazzsocietyofecuador]

@@jeffreylenz4846 i think he really invented the technique of circular breathing that Coltrane used. Personally he was funny, ironic, and most importantly, deep. I still remember the first song I played with him: "September Song"...in 3/4 www.jimgala.com

[@soulgriot]

Wonderful example of circular breathing! Rahsaan was a genius and was truly original. He continues to be an inspiration to me!

[@Antarctica2025]

This is fabulous!

[@DawoudKringle]

.... speechless,,,,, no words.....

[@senatorsnats]

This is top shelf! One footnote here: The bagpipe thing that some of you are thinking about could be Albert Ayler. That guy was incredible! It's too bad that he passed from the scene much too early in life.

[@3rdStoneObliterum]

@micaofboca thanks for your message. U r right---that powerful stuff is long gone. I remember seeing Sonny Fortune at the Vanguard in 1983 with Rashid Ali, Harold Maburn, cant remember who else in the quartet. That was some powerful sax lines Sonny was playing that night. Power. This Rahsaan video above is pure power and energy, moves me to tears.

[@omannomann]

I've been a big fan of Eric Burdon (The Animals) since the 1960s. In an interview he named Rashan Roland Kirk as his favorite musician. That made me curious and so I discovered something for my whole life!

[@williampscott3539]

Incredible!!!

[@wa1ufo]

One of my inspirations in music!

[@82149]

Only after 3 minutes into the video, I notice that he was in tux and hat! what a mo' fo'.

[@paulcullen6662]

Wow, didn't. know. this. combination happened, Totally amazing, and a young. Stanley. matching. the. True. force. of. nature, nice.!

[@JerseyJohnnyFlora]

Unreal, majestic, improvisational soaring, Rahsaan vibrates the very Axis of the Universe with his cross-hatch patterns of musical creativity...When I take my last breath, I need to listen to his music on one side and finish it on the other...JF

[@carypasseroff3331]

There's Roland & Then Everybody Else!

[@paulienebz]

Thanks Bill McCarter for making SOUNDSTAGE possible. We live on!❤

[@curtismayfield3531]

Comparing anyone to Rahsaan is like comparing Apples to Durian. Thank you for all the beautiful energy and cosmic grace.

[@MichaelBrodskyAttorney]

Loved that. Heard live version from Bright Moments, but not with McCoy and Stanley. Almost got to see him, sigh

[@powerofpeace7]

Fucking unbelievable!!!

[@stuartdinkes8048]

you will never see another one of him. hes like Hendrix you will never see again anyone like him!!!

[@dexxxhunt]

Good one...especially because he was one of Jimi's greatest influences.They even got to jam together at Ronnie Scott's in London,heard it was magical.Pity it's not on tape.Could you imagine??

[@michaelEvans-zo4lt]

Fantastic. Rahsaan with with Mcoy, Clarke and Lenny White. Fantastic!! Even after Rahsaan had his stroke he continued playing & blowing multiple instruments. I saw him before & after with his band that featured Steve Turre & the late great pianist Hilton Ruiz.

[@victormardellat7294]

Oh, il a cité Coltrane Favorite Things

[@brianbethea3069]

The whole section from 2:38 to 2:53 is so nuts. Splitting into that harmony just hits so good.

[@chrismc.4437]

If seeing is believing, I still can't believe what I'm seeing.. Unreal

[@snowfsock1]

Amazing, genius 3 phones, what a show off

[@lm5920]

Fuck'in Pure GENIUS! Gotta Love it!

[@LionelAlbert]

Thanks for sharing !

[@wpdoyle]

One of the coolest videos ever posted to KZbin.

[@52barney]

RIP McCoy Tyner !

[@nitrodubs5109]

so damn good!!

[@tomliano5937]

The man was just amazing

[@stephenelkington4971]

This unique ! This is mind blowing !

[@caarlsch]

it's "PEDAL UP" on bright moments session did you listen to one of his best ballad:"YHE HAUNTED MELODY"? you will cry of happyness for the rest of your life you can find it on "wee free kings session" his realy young, maybee 22yo i love KIRK he is one of the most free musician caarlsch

[@stevearle]

That Jazz is SMOKIN',,, a rare sighting!

[@3rdStoneObliterum]

at 2:17 Rahsaan really rips it into another realm, so few here here on earth can appreciate that realm. at 2:58 Rahsaan says "see where I live".

[@williamhawkinssr.8195]

Saw this powerhouse back in the late 70's, left bank jazz society, balto., md.

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

still love this music!!

[@saaburb3895]

While it was a great introduction by Quincy why did he not mention McCoy or Stanley or Tony didn’t quite understand that 🤔

[@tronker7248]

Hard jazz. My favorite style of music.

[@rokusho63]

genius at work. fantastic post- thanks.

[@axeman2638]

these guys are killing it, just killing it.

[@karlthomas7363]

this brotha was a straight up beast on the horns.wow.

[@TheAnnaFisher]

most inspired performance i saw was his last as well as Joe Higgs' last! ONE LOVE

[@vincelahorra]

2:30 he quotes "My Favorite Things"

[@immanuellasker4273]

fucking amazing

[@bluejazz44]

Unlikely, fantastic, unique, genius, I do not know how to sort this amazing musician.

[@potaylo]

Such a great talent so inspiring.

[@mananaadamia1657]

I love Roland Kirk

[@joeyfloress1131]

Can we talk about that seamless transition between 2 saxs and 1 sax while circle breathing?

[@mrlawilliamsukwarmachine4904]

it's ridiculous. unless one actually SEES it, you would swear it was 3 or four people. notice he's playing different parts on the damned instruments also at he same time, and harmonizing with himself.