Ronald Theodore Kirk (Aug. 7, 1935– Dec. 5, 1977)
Blind Jazz Multi-instrumentalist, Rashaan Roland Kirk, played multiple Saxophones simultaneously during his live performances. He used the circular breathing technique that allowed him to have continuous takes of 20 minutes without a "break" and used homemade and non- musical instruments. His influence touched many genres and he remains highly regarded. Please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Concerto for Saxophone, Inflated tear, Volunteered slavery and Serenade to a Cuckoo.
Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahsaan_Roland_Kirk
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ronald Theodore Kirk |
| Born | August 7, 1935 Columbus, Ohio, United States |
| Died | December 5, 1977 (aged 42) Bloomington, Indiana, United States |
| Genres | Jazz Hard-bop[1] Soul jazz[1] Post-bop[1] Avant-garde jazz[1] Mainstream jazz[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Saxophonist, flutist, composer,arranger, bandleader |
| Instruments | Tenor saxophone, clarinet,stritch, manzello, nose flute,flute, cor anglais, keyboards,percussion |
| Years active | 1955–1977 |
| Labels | King, Chess, Prestige,Mercury, Limelight, Verve,Atlantic, Warner Bros |
| Associated acts | Charles Mingus, Quincy Jones |
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