Rahsaan Roland Kirk was a multi-instrumentalist who played saxophone, clarinet, oboe and English horn, flute, harmonica, trumpet, keyboards and percussion, as well as several instruments that he modified or invented. For example, he would often play a trumpet with a saxophone mouthpiece. He also invented a mouthpiece that allowed him to play three saxophones at the same time.
As a fan of Mr. Kirk, I'm in good company. Others who have cited him as an influence includes Ian Anderson, Eric Burdon, Jimi Hendrix, Derek Trucks, Paul Weller and Frank Zappa.
'I Talk With The Spirits' was released in 1965 and showcases Mr. Kirk's mastery of the flute. He is also listed as playing a music box and a cuckoo clock. Using every day items as instruments was another one of his talents.
The full album can be found here or here.
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