Album Info
| Artist: | Roland Kirk |
| Album: | Now Please Don't You Cry, Beautiful Edith |
| Released: | Worldwide, 2025 |
Tracklist:
| A1 | Blue Rol | 5:55 |
| A2 | Alfie | 2:48 |
| A3 | Why Don't They Know | 2:52 |
| A4 | Silverlization | 4:53 |
| B1 | Fallout | 2:58 |
| B2 | Now Please Don't You Cry, Beautiful Edith | 4:18 |
| B3 | Stompin' Grounds | 4:45 |
| B4 | It's A Grand Night For Swinging | 3:07 |
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Description
Just before the first chorus of Now Please Don't You Cry, Beautiful Edith, Kirk’s quick breath slips through, then the tenor glides while the bass sneaks a turnaround. It’s a tiny tell that this mid-60s Atlantic session is about feel as much as virtuosity. Roland Kirk moves from earthy blues to tender balladry with an unmistakable blend of grit and mischief, and the group follows in lockstep. The title track blooms patiently, his phrases bending like speech while the rhythm section glides underneath.
This LP pressing opens up the space and the low end sits deeper. If you’d rather order online, you can buy Roland Kirk records online with us.
File it next to Booker Ervin’s hard-blowing Atlantic era, though Kirk’s multi-horn harmonies and rolling grooves take it somewhere stranger and more playful. A medium-tempo blues late in the set lets the ride whisper and the piano comp bite, the kind of pocket that keeps a small gathering swaying after side two. For collectors and curious listeners, it’s a quietly addictive corner of his catalog, rewarding repeat spins for the balance of song and spark.
Add it to your collection today, available online or in our Melbourne record store.