Roland Kirk/France 1965

This is a miraculous DVD that, for the first time, contains footage of Kirk’s live performance at Newport Jazz held in Paris in 1965, in a high resolution that will astonish enthusiasts, by Kirk, who has transcended all genres and does not feel old-fashioned even to today’s ears. The sound of Kirk, who has lost his light, is a mixture of various sounds. Even though it is called one horn, as usual, he has several saxophones hanging around his neck and plays them at the same time, and sometimes performs scatting and vocals while nasally playing a flute, and also makes full use of hand cranks, sirens, and whistles. Kirk’s overwhelmingly masterful performance overwhelms the listener with intense blows that would put even Coltrane to shame, a fun performance reminiscent of a nostalgic chindon shop, and a richly expressive performance that can only be found in a genuine piece rooted in the tradition of black music. is here! Blues, folk, R&B and jazz. Jazz encompasses everything from New Orleans to swing, hard bop, and free music, and for Kirk, there may be no boundaries. Live at Salle Pleyel, Paris, France 02/21/1965 1.Birk’s Works 2.Unknown3.Unknown 4.Unknown 5.Unknown Roland Kirk(ts, fl, manzello, stritch) Tete Montoliu(p) Tommy Potter( b) Kenny Clarke(dr.)