Introducing Roland Kirk
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{{Infobox album
| name = Introducing Roland Kirk
| type = Album
| artist = Roland Kirk
| cover = Introducing Roland Kirk.jpg
| alt =
| released = 1960
| recorded = June 7, 1960
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| genre = Jazz
| length =
| label = Argo
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| prev_title = Triple Threat
| prev_year = 1956
| next_title = Kirk's Work
| next_year = 1961
}}
{{Music ratings
|rev1 = AllMusic
|rev1score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}[http://www.allmusic.com/album/r69383 AllMusic Review]
|rev2 = The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings
|rev2score = {{Rating|3|4}}{{cite book |last1=Cook |first1=Richard |authorlink1=Richard Cook (journalist) |last2=Morton |first2=Brian |authorlink2=Brian Morton (Scottish writer) |title=The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |year=2008 |edition=9th |publisher=Penguin |isbn=978-0-141-03401-0 |page=827}}
}}
Introducing Roland Kirk is the second album by the jazz multi-instrumentalist Roland Kirk, released on the Argo label in late 1960.[http://www.vervemusicgroup.com/artist/music/detail.aspx?pid=9387&aid=2756 Verve catalogue entry] accessed 6 August 2009{{Cite magazine |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=lx0EAAAAMBAJ&dq=roland+kirk+%22Introducing+Roland+Kirk%22+1960+billboard&pg=PA24 |page=24 |title=Reviews and Ratings of New Albums: Jazz LP's |magazine=Billboard |date=1960-12-19 |publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc. |language=en}} It features performances by Kirk with Ira Sullivan, William Burton, Donald Garrett and Sonny Brown.[http://www.jazzdisco.org/roland-kirk/catalog/#argo-lp-669 Rahsaan Roland Kirk discography] accessed 6 August 2009
Critical reception
The AllMusic review by Lindsay Planer states: "Although Kirk's performances are exceedingly reserved on this album, there is little doubt of his technical proficiencies. The three sides penned by Kirk are among the most interesting as they allow for a certain degree of openness that is essential when spotlighting his unique talents... Although some free jazz and avant-garde purists may find Introducing Roland Kirk not challenging enough, it provides a solid basis for his increasingly bombastic post-bop experiments throughout the remainder of the '60s and '70s".
Track listing
All compositions by Roland Kirk except as indicated.
- "The Call" - 8:42
- "Soul Station" - 5:57
- "Our Waltz" (David Rose) - 4:51
- "Our Love Is Here To Stay" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) - 4:50
- "Spirit Girl" - 5:33
- "Jack the Ripper" (William Burton) - 7:32
:*Recorded in Chicago, IL, June 7, 1960
Personnel
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