Rahsaan Roland Kirk (Aug 7, 1935 - Dec 5, 1977). Born Ronald Theodore Kirk, known earlier in his career simply as Roland Kirk. Jazz multi-instrumentalist who played tenor sax, flute and many other instruments. He was renowned for his onstage vitality; in his shows, virtuoso improvisation was accompanied by comic & political banter and the simultaneous playing of several instruments.
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"Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Jazz Multi-Instrumentalist." Historianspeaks, August 9, 2026. https://historianspeaks.org/blog/rahsaan-roland-kirk-jazz-multi-instrumentalist.