Rahsaan Roland Kirk

Quick Facts

Full Name	Rahsaan Roland Kirk
Date Of Birth	Aug 7, 1935(1935-08-07)
Age	89
Date Of Death	1977-12-05
Birthplace	Columbus
Country	United States
Birth City	Ohio
Horoscope	Leo

Rahsaan Roland Kirk Biography

Rahsaan Roland Kirk is one of the most popular and richest Flute Player who was born on August 7, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. He has collaborated with producer He collaborated on numerous occasions with producer Quincy Jones and is the lead flute on Jones’ “Soul Bossa Nova”. on many occasions and is the lead flute for Jones’ “Soul Bossa Nova”.

He and Dorthaan had a son, Rory.

He often appeared on stage with all three of his horns around his neck.

Rahsaan Roland Kirk Net Worth

Rahsaan is one of the richest Flute Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Rahsaan Roland Kirk 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

Poor medical treatment led to him becoming blind as a young man.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Rahsaan Roland Kirk Dating?

According to our records, Rahsaan Roland Kirk married to Dorthaan Kirk. As of January 13, 2024, Rahsaan Roland Kirk’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Rahsaan Ranked on the list of most popular Flute Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Rahsaan Roland Kirk celebrates birthday on August 7 of every year.

Is Rahsaan Roland Kirk blind?

Mr. Kirk gave two concerts at Indiana University Sunday night, and was stricken as he and his quintet, the Vibration Society, were leaving Bloomington. The cause of death was not immediately known. The musician, blind since age 2 , suffered a serious stroke in 1975, and was paralyzed on his right side.

Who played two saxophones at once?

Guitarist Michael Angelo Batio said in a 2008 interview with Ultimate Guitar Archive that Kirk’s playing of two saxophones at once inspired him to create his “double guitar”.

What instruments did Roland Kirk play?

Kirk played a number of instruments, including the saxophones, clarinets, and flutes. His main instrument was the tenor saxophone, but he was at times known to play a number of horns at once, harmonizing with himself, or to sustain a note for lengthy durations by using circular breathing.

Who was the first blind singer?

Ray Charles
Website| raycharles.com

What is a Stritch saxophone?

A stritch (also called a Buescher) is a woodwind instrument that is a variety of saxophone. Specifically, the stritch is an straight (curveless) alto saxophone without the upturned bell. The jazz musician, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, was well known for playing odd varieties of saxophone including the stritch and manzello.