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between August 31 and September 8, 1971. Originally released on Atlantic (1601).
Like his 1968 album VOLUNTEERED SLAVERY, most of BLACKNUSS consists of Rahsaan Roland Kirk's idiosyncratic interpretations of pop songs, including a soulful "Ain't So Sunshine" featuring Kirk simultaneously singing and playing the flute; bluesy versions of the Motown classics "What's Goin' On/Mercy Mercy Me," "Never Can Say Goodbye" and "My Girl"; and even a relaxed take on Bread's soft-pop hit "Make It With You." Though jazz interpretations of pop songs are often slight and shallowly commercial, Kirk's obvious fondness for the songs themselves ignites his typically emotional reedwork, passionate even when he's playing several instruments simultaneously. The pop songs are given an added gravity by the album's two stand-out tracks, a glorious take on the gospel standard "Old Rugged Cross" preceded by Kirk's fervent sermonizing, and the anthemic title track, a drawling blues jam punctuated by the vocals of Kirk and Cissy Houston and some sterling piano by Sonelius Smith.
With a deep soul groove, Kirk shines on funky renditions of Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On/Mercy Mercy Me', the traditional 'Old Rugged Cross' and Bill Withers' 'Ain't No Sunshine'. 2002 reissue originally released in 1972.
All tracks have been digitally remastered.
Recorded at Atlantic Studios and Regent Sound Studios, New York, New York
Personnel: Rahsaan Roland Kirk (vocals, guitar, flute, stritch, manzello, tenor saxophone, trumpet, gong); Cissy Houston, Princess Patience Burton (vocals); Cornell Dupree, Keith Loving, Billy Butler (guitar); Charles McGhee (trumpet); Dick Griffin (trombone); Richard Tee, Sonelius Smith (piano); Mickey Tucker (organ); Khalil Mhrdi, Bernard "Pretty" Purdie (drums); Arthur Jenkins, Jr., Arthur Jenkins , Richard Landrum (congas); Joe Habad Texidor (percussion).
Audio Remasterer: Gene Paul.
Audio Remixers: Lewis Hahn; Bob Liftin.
Recording information: Atlantic Recording Studios, New York, NY (08/31/1971/09/08/1971); Regent Sound STudios, New York, NY (08/31/1971/09/08/1971).
Photographers: Vaughn Hazell; Ray Ross.
Arranger: Rahsaan Roland Kirk.
Personnel: Rahsaan Roland Kirk (vocals, tenor saxophone, flute, whistle, percussion); Princess Patience Burton, Cissy Houston (vocals); Charles McGhee (trumpet); Dick Griffin (trombone); Sonelius Smith, Richard Tee (piano); Mickey Tucker (organ); Billy Butler, Cornell Dupree, Keith Loving (guitar); Henry Pearson, Bill Salter (bass); Khalil Mhrdi, Bernard Purdie (drums); Arthur Jenkins (congas, cabasa); Richard Landrum (congas); Joe Habad (percussion).
Blacknuss Music | List Price | $12.98 (You save $3.03) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Jazz CDs, R&B, Jazz Instrument, Saxophone, Motown | | Label | Collectables | | Orig Year | 1971 | | All Time Sales Rank |  41381  | | CD Universe Part number | 4941876 | | Catalog number | 6345 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Sep 10, 2002 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Joel Dorn | | Engineer | Bob Lifton; Lew Hahn; Bob Liftin | | Recording Time | 42 minutes | | Personnel | Bernard "Pretty" Purdie - drums
Billy Butler - guitar
Rahsaan Roland Kirk - vocals, guitar, flute, stritch, manzello, tenor saxophone, trumpet, gong
Arthur Jenkins - congas, cabasa
Keith Loving - guitar
Dick Griffin - trombone
Bill Salter - bass
Charles McGhee - trumpet
Richard Landrum - congas
Joe Habad Texidor - percussion
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