Brotherman in the Fatherland

Rahsaan Roland Kirk | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 4, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: HYENA Records
• ASIN: B000ERU7IY
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #242,941 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

The Rahsaanaissance continues. Recorded March 3, 1972 at the Funkhaus in Hamburg, Germany and originally broadcast on German radio and television, the recordings on Rahsaan Roland Kirk – Brotherman In The Fatherland have surfaced from time to time over the years on the jazz underground--swapped among tape-traders and rare jazz collectors. With the HYENA release, however, these pristine, high fidelity recordings of the highly-regarded and much-lauded "Hamburg '72 radio broadcasts" are officially available for the first time ever. On Brotherman In The Fatherland, Rahsaan Roland Kirk is joined by his band of the period featuring Ron Burton on piano, Henry Pete Pearson "Mettathias" on bass, Richie Goldberg on drums and Joe "Habao" Texidor on percussion. The date serves as an exceptional example of Kirk's brilliance on tenor saxophone. His bold, muscular tone and visionary command of the instrument are highlights throughout the concert, including set openers, "Like Sonny" and "Make It With You," his often played improvisational vehicle "Pedal Up" and a tour de force rendition of John Coltrane's "Blue Trane." Another standout is the six minute-plus medley of the Kirk compositions "Seasons" and "Serenade To A Cuckoo," for which he switches to flute and showcases yet another side of his unending musical oeuvre.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars low-fidelity, June 19, 2007

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This review is from: Brotherman in the Fatherland (Audio CD)

sound mars an otherwise excellent Kirk performance. that said, this title, while certainly featuring some truly-inspired playing by Rahsaan, especially on the Coltrane medley closing the set, is none-the-less one that should not be at the top of your list when acquiring live albums by the man. for live Rahsaan from the 1970s, start with Bright Moments. if you can acquire it at a reasonable price, get the out-of print I, Eye, Aye next. the performances contained therein are just as assured and kaleiodoscopic as they are here and the sound on both, to be sure, is far superior to Brotherman. as the owner of nearly his entire discography, I feel quite confident in making these statements. thanks for reading and have a great day!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More Live Kirk, September 23, 2006

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Hank Schwab (Indianapolis, IN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brotherman in the Fatherland (Audio CD)

Is more live Rahsaan from the early '70's overkill? After all, there's "Bright Moments" and "Compliments of the Mysterious Phantom". Well, all I can say is that any recording that covers Coltrane, Ellington, the Temptations and (!) Bread (!) is a must-have.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fearless!, August 12, 2006

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dig-it-the-most "dig-it-the-most" (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brotherman in the Fatherland (Audio CD)

It is so great to have this come out. I believe this concert recording from 1972 has never been issued before, so this is a treat. If you are young and came to jazz long after RRK has passed away, you owe it to yourself to check this out. The kind of can-do spirit that the musicians present is rarely found anywhere in today's society. Be fearless!