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Brotherman in the Fatherland

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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!

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.

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!

I was thrilled eons ago when my husband and I were invited to a loft in SOHO (NY) to

see, hear, feel--experience the great RAHSAAN ROLAND KIRK. But the main reason I ordered this

particular cd was to experience his drummer, RITCHIE GOLDBERG (deceased, RIP). I had met Ritchie in

New York, Greenwich Village @ BOOMER'S, a once famous and very hip jazz club. WE becme friends but I had never

heard this charming TEXAN play. He was a wonderful friend and companion. It was he who took me to The Village

Vanguard to be introduced--in the kitchen--to both MAX GORDON, AND HIMSELF, THELONIOUS SPHERE MONK. I CURTSIED TO

MONSIEUR MONK, indeed I did. But Ritchie's drumming is off the charts on BROTHERMAN IN THE FATHERLAND. In fact,

this cd is off the chart. I knew Ritchie was a great friend, I had no idea he had also been a great drummer.

The only weak times for me are when he launches into the light easily recognized pop songs. There's ONE major one on this record, but there's also some mind blowing horn playing.

Kirk could do some impressive things - hold endless notes - sometimes playing piano at the same time. He could

play several horns at once - and I don't just mean BLOW to make noise, he could PLAY THEM simultaneously.

He was a fascinating character and performer, and this is a great CD of a good crossection of his ablities.