To blog or not to blog?

Wow!  My last post was in December.  I must admit that I've always been torn about the whole blogging thing.  I love reading others' blogs, but posting to my own is another matter.  I always feel that I should be working towards getting the book finished--and lord knows how easily it is to get distracted--so I've shied away from being a consistent blogger.  Also, I feel that whatever it is I have to say about Rahsaan should go in the book.  But, my writer friends have encouraged me to blog on a more regular basis.  For many reasons--it's a good daily writing practice, it can help build momentum, etc. 

I'm still a little torn, but now I have something to share! 

Next Friday, August 6th, I'm having a birthday tribute to Rahsaan here in Austin, Texas.  It's going to be at a  little (and the only) jazz club in town--the Elephant Room.  A local group, the Austin Jazz Workshop, will be performing Rah's music, and best of all, Dorthaan will be here!  I can hardly believe that it's less than a week away. 

So, if you're around Austin and can make it, please come! 

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.