Known as a then-young Kirks more consistent works, 1962sWe Free Kingsis a solid balance of bop with complimenting soul, backed by two different rhythm sections one including Hank Jones (piano) and Wendell Marshall (bass), and the other with Richard Wyands (piano) and Art Davis (bass), while Charlie Persip (drums) maintains throughout. The repertoire is primarily a showcase of Kirks skill is a composer, though his take on Birds Blues For Alice is not to be missed.

Format / LP
Released / 06/13/2025
Catalogue / VRV-168460
Barcode / 602475813002
Artist / Roland Kirk
Label / Verve
Genre / Jazz