Roland Kirk “Volunteered Slavery”

An album released in 1969 by Roland Kirk, an American multi-instrumentalist who mastered saxophone, flute, clarinet, and many other lead instruments, and had been active since the mid-1950s. The album features live recordings from his performance at the New Port Jazz Festival in 1968, accompanied by Charles McGhee (trumpet), Dick Griffin (trombone), Ron Burton (piano), Vernon Martin (bass), Sonny Brown (drums), Jimmy Hopps (drums), and Charles Crosby (drums). Incorporating Kirk's original scores with covers of songs like Coltrane's "Bessie’s Blue" and Santamaria's "Afro-Blue," as well as selections from Stevie Wonder, Burt Bacharache, and others, the album captivated audiences with soulful and gospel-infused arrangements and funky performances. It's a gem that charms listeners with its vocals and choruses. This is likely a reissue Spanish edition from the 1980s.


A2: Spirits Up Above

B2: One Ton