Blacknuss
Roland Kirk was a visionary tenor saxophonist who passed away in 1977, but his influence never stopped growing. This 1993 release draws from his vast catalog, capturing him in his prime during the late 1960s and early 1970s when he was pushing jazz-funk into unexplored territory. Kirk was known for playing multiple instruments simultaneously, creating a wall of sound that was both funky and deeply soulful. Blacknuss showcases his ability to blend hard-swinging funk rhythms with sophisticated harmonies and his unmistakable tenor tone—full of grit, humor, and emotional depth. The fusion of soul, funk, and jazz here feels organic rather than forced, a master craftsman at work. Kirk's fearless approach to music remains influential decades later.
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Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz |
| Style | Fusion Jazz-Funk |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | Rhino Records |
| Year | 1993 |
| Country | US |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
- Genre:
- Jazz
- Style:
- Fusion, Jazz-Funk
- Label:
- Rhino Records (2)
- Country:
- US
- Year:
- 1993
- 1. Ain't No Sunshine 2:26
- 2.1. What's Goin' On
- 2.2. Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) 3:46
- 3. I Love You Yes I Do 2:48
- 4. Take Me Girl, I'm Ready 3:19
- 5. My Girl 3:06
- 6. Which Way Is It Going 2:24
- 7. One Nation 3:40
- 8. Never Can Say Goodbye 4:00
- 9. Old Rugged Cross 7:14
- 10. Make It With You 4:50
- 11. Blacknuss 5:13
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