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Trombonist Steve Turre pays tribute to his former employer, the remarkable multi-reedist Rahsaan Roland Kirk, on this sincere effort. Turre and an all-star group perform nine of Kirk's songs plus the trombonist's "One for Kirk." But although the music is certainly well played, one misses Rahsaan's miraculous innovations. It was logical getting James Carter for the date since Carter, like Kirk, can play any reed instrument in any style. But surprisingly Carter is mostly pretty restrained during the project, as if he is going out of his way not to sound like Rahsaan. His usual high-energy multi-style improvisations are replaced by a more melodic and less colorful approach. Carter, Turre, altoist Vincent Herring and pianist Mulgrew Miller all have their spots, with flutist Dave Valentin guesting on a medley of "Serenade to a Cuckoo" and "Bright Moments." But the craziness and wide-ranging approach of Rahsaan's performances are missing on this rather conventional effort.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo
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R. Kirk, Composer - Steve Turre, MainArtist
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Steve Turre, MainArtist - S. Turre, Composer
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Dave Valentin, FeaturedArtist - R. Kirk, Composer - Steve Turre, MainArtist
HighNote Records, Inc. HighNote Records, Inc.
R. Kirk, Composer - Steve Turre, MainArtist
HighNote Records, Inc. HighNote Records, Inc.
R. Kirk, Composer - Steve Turre, MainArtist
HighNote Records, Inc. HighNote Records, Inc.
R. Kirk, Composer - Steve Turre, MainArtist
HighNote Records, Inc. HighNote Records, Inc.
R. Kirk, Composer - Steve Turre, MainArtist
HighNote Records, Inc. HighNote Records, Inc.
R. Kirk, Composer - Steve Turre, MainArtist
HighNote Records, Inc. HighNote Records, Inc.
R. Kirk, Composer - Steve Turre, MainArtist
HighNote Records, Inc. HighNote Records, Inc.
Album review
Trombonist Steve Turre pays tribute to his former employer, the remarkable multi-reedist Rahsaan Roland Kirk, on this sincere effort. Turre and an all-star group perform nine of Kirk's songs plus the trombonist's "One for Kirk." But although the music is certainly well played, one misses Rahsaan's miraculous innovations. It was logical getting James Carter for the date since Carter, like Kirk, can play any reed instrument in any style. But surprisingly Carter is mostly pretty restrained during the project, as if he is going out of his way not to sound like Rahsaan. His usual high-energy multi-style improvisations are replaced by a more melodic and less colorful approach. Carter, Turre, altoist Vincent Herring and pianist Mulgrew Miller all have their spots, with flutist Dave Valentin guesting on a medley of "Serenade to a Cuckoo" and "Bright Moments." But the craziness and wide-ranging approach of Rahsaan's performances are missing on this rather conventional effort.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 9 track(s)
- Total length: 00:50:20
- Main artists: Steve Turre
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: HighNote Records
- Genre: Jazz Bebop
HighNote Records, Inc. HighNote Records, Inc.
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