Radio Tribute to Rahsaan today

Hi everybody,

KOOP, 91.7 (a public radio station here in Austin) has agreed to let me come on the air today from 2ish-3ish-CST to pay tribute to Rahsaan. Each Saturday they have a program called "Graveside Service" which honors celebrities death anniversaries. If you feel like tuning in they are streaming on the www@ www.koop.org

xo
may

Happy Birthday, Rahsaan!

Soundunwound

I was checking out the new bing search engine today, which I recommend, and I came across a new music site called Soundunwound. I am not technical enough to describe why I like it but I do. I'm also not technical enough to know if this link will get you to Rahsaan's page, but here goes:

http://www.soundunwound.com/sp/contributor/view/Rahsaan+Roland+Kirk?contributorId=9413

This just made my day.....

Rahsaan in Montreaux, 1975..............
Very humorous moments on the bandstand....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz_ewIVcMtM

Black Classical Music

An incredible example of Rahsaan's amazing power especially as he goes into non-stop breathing towards the end. Lovingly introduced by Quincy Jones.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0JJmwq7KXQ

Your favorite Rahsaan song.....

I'm curious, what's your favorite Rahsaan song? And why? (and when and where, if applicable)....

If I had to pick a favorite, it would be "The Inflated Tear". That's the first song I ever heard of Rahsaan's and it's the one that sent me on a quest to find out more about him, which eventually led to me writing a book about him. He surrenders himself so fully in that song that it becomes timeless.

Vintage

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8sxut_rahsaan-roland-kirk-newport-jazz-fe_music

Broken for You

About a month ago I read a great novel, "Broken For You" by Stephanie Kallos. I loved her writing, and loved the story, and best of all I loved the fact that she mentions Rahsaan twice! Seriously, I could not put this book down. One of my favorites of all times and I will be reading it again.

I, Eye, Aye

I can't think of a better way to start this blog than with this footage:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2812775813687227499