Roland Kirk - We Free Kings [Verve Acoustic Sounds Series]

Known as a then-young Kirk’s more consistent works, 1962’s We Free Kings is a solid balance of bop with complimenting soul, backed by two different rhythm sections — one including Hank Jones (piano) and Wendell Marshall (bass), and the other with Richard Wyands (piano) and Art Davis (bass), while Charlie Persip (drums) maintains throughout. The repertoire is primarily a showcase of Kirk’s skill is a composer, though his take on Bird’s “Blues For Alice” is not to be missed.

Format / LP
Released / 06/13/2025
Catalogue / VRV-168460
Barcode / 602475813002
Artist / Roland Kirk
Label / Verve
Genre / Jazz