Roland Kirk - Third Dimension
Review by Veronica Louis
Third Dimension by Roland Kirk is a must-listen for jazz enthusiasts. The album features Kirk's signature multi-instrumentalism, with him playing tenor saxophone, manzello, stritch, and flute. The opening track, "The Black and Crazy Blues," sets the tone for the rest of the album with its bluesy yet upbeat melody. The album also includes covers of jazz standards such as "Makin' Whoopee" and "Misty," which Kirk infuses with his unique style. The standout track is "Roots," which showcases Kirk's virtuosity on the manzello. The album is a testament to Kirk's talent and innovation in jazz music. Third Dimension is a must-have for any jazz collection.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Roland's Theme | 2:48 | |
| Stormy Weather | 4:33 | |
| Easy Living | 4:40 | |
| Triple Threat | 2:24 | |
| Slow Groove | 6:52 | |
| Stormy Weather | 4:38 | |
| A La Carte | 2:19 | |
| The Nearness of You | 5:33 | |
| Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All The Time) | ||
| A la carte | 2:22 | |
| Triple Threat (2012 Remastered Version) | 2:24 | |
| The Nearness Of You | 5:30 | |
| Roland's Theme | 2:51 | |
| À La Carte | 2:22 |
Images
Catalog Numbers
- COCY-78647
- FOS 2205026
- BCP 6016
- VICJ-61492
- CDSOL-6007
- COJY-7726
- ACV2039
- COJY-9033
- BCP-6064
- BCP 6064
- COCY-75771, (COCY-7726)
- VP 90024
Labels
- Bethlehem Records
- Factory Of Sounds
- Solid Records
- Doxy
- Bethlehem Records, Pure Pleasure Records
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Formats
- CD
- Album
- Reissue
- Remastered
- Mono
- Paper Sleeve
- Limited Edition
- Promo
- Vinyl
- LP
- Numbered
- Clear. 140 gram pressing
- 180 Gram
- Clear Vinyl
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Made By | Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd. |
| Marketed By | ZYX Music |
| Distributed By | ZYX Music |
| Manufactured By | Victor Entertainment, Inc. |
| Licensed From | Bethlehem Music Company Inc. |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Bass | Carl Pruitt |
| Drums | Henry Duncan |
| Liner Notes | 悠雅彦 |
| Piano | James Madison |
| Tenor Saxophone | Roland Kirk |
| Saxophone [Manzello | Roland Kirk |
| Strich] | Roland Kirk |
| Design | Paula Bisacca |
| Art Direction | Paula Bisacca |
| Photography By | Bob Parent |
Notes
- Recorded November 9, 1956 in New York City.
- Comes in mini LP replica with OBI & Japanese insert.
- 20-bit mastering
- Made in Germany
- Recorded 9 November, 1956, NYC
- ℗ 1991 Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd.
- Made in Japan
- ¥2,300
- Includes Japanese liner notes.
- First pressing of 500 copies are numbered
- ℗ 1992 Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd.
- ¥2,800
- 180 gram audiophile reissue by Pure Pleasure
- A reissue of Roland Kirk - Triple Threat under new title.
- The debut album by jazz multi-instrumentalist Roland Kirk, originally released on King [this submission], re-released in US in 1976 on Bethlehem Records as Rahsaan Roland Kirk* - Early Roots and in UK on Affinity. The original album received limited distribution and only became widely known after the Bethlehem Records re-issue, a few years prior to Kirk's death.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 090204232925
- Label Code: LC 0098
- Matrix / Runout: BET 6006-2 ZYX MASTERING
- Mastering SID Code: none
- Mould SID Code: none
- Rights Society: GEMA
- Barcode: 4 988002 525768
- Rights Society: JASRAC
- Barcode: 4 526180 117971
- Barcode: 4 988001 158219
- Barcode: 88939702039
- Matrix / Runout: BCP-12-6064-A-1
- Matrix / Runout: BCP-12-6064-B-X-1
About Roland Kirk
American jazz multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and bandleader.
Later know as Rahsaan Roland Kirk.
Born on August 7, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Died on December 5, 1977 in Bloomington, Indiana, USA (of a stroke).
He was best known for being a blind jazz saxophonist who could play more than one wind instrument at once. Kirk played a number of musical instruments, mainly various saxophones, clarinets and flutes. His main instruments were tenor saxophone and two obscure saxophones: the stritch and the manzello. Kirk modified these instruments himself to accommodate his simultaneous playing technique. The idea of playing more than one saxophone at the same time occurred to him in a dream and he set out to make it a reality. Around 1970 he added "Rahsaan" to his name after hearing it in a dream. He is also noted for his circular breathing technique and was reportedly able to sustain a note for over an hour.
Real Name
- Ronald Theodore Kirk
Aliases
- Theoshis Tannis
