Roland Kirk The Limelight/Verve Album - 4 LP Mosaic Albums set NEW OOP
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4 LPs still in sealed plastic wrap. How many of these exist of this OOP classic?
Check my other albums: Coltrane, Monk, Armstrong and more to come. These are the last of my private collection. Get your copy; enjoy your life!
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The Roland Kirk: The Limelight/Verve Albums is a meticulously curated 4-LP box set released by Mosaic Records in 2014, catalog number MQLP 3006. This limited-edition collection, restricted to 2,500 showcases Rahsaan Roland Kirk's innovative work during his mid-1960s tenure with Limelight and Verve Records .
Included Albums:
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I Talk with the Spirits (1964)
A unique all-flute album highlighting Kirk's versatility, featuring tracks like "Serenade to a Cuckoo." -
Rip, Rig and Panic (1965)
A bold, avant-garde session recorded at Rudy Van Gelder's studio, with contributions from Jaki Byard (piano), Richard Davis (bass), and Elvin Jones (drums). -
Slightly Latin (1965)
An exploration of Latin jazz textures, incorporating instruments like the Nagoya harp and congas alongside Kirk's multi-reed performances. -
Now Please Don't Cry, Beautiful Edith (1967)
A soulful and melodic album featuring Lonnie Smith (piano), Ronnie Boykins (bass), and Grady Tate (drums).
Production Details:
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180-gram audiophile vinyl pressings
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Pressed at Quality Record Pressings (QRP)
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Mastered from the original analog tapes
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Produced by Michael Cuscuna
This box set captures Kirk's extraordinary ability to blend various musical styles, including jazz, blues, classical, and pop, often playing multiple instruments simultaneously. His innovative approach and technical prowess are evident throughout these recordings .
As a limited-edition release, this set has become a sought-after collector's item. While it is out of print, copies occasionally surface on secondary markets such as eBay and specialized record retailers.
For jazz enthusiasts and collectors, The Limelight/Verve Albums box set offers an essential glimpse into Rahsaan Roland Kirk's innovative contributions to the genre during a pivotal period in his career.
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