Song 265 (Rahsaan Roland Kirk--"Serenade to a Cuckoo")

Most likely today Rahsaan Roland Kirk is best known as the flautist who played on Quincy Jones' Soul Bossa Nova; most would remember this song as the Austin Powers movie theme. However, Roland Kirk is actually one of the most unique Jazz musicians and is considered the master of black classical music. One of the more interesting aspects of his performances is that he plays multiple reed instruments at the same time and he used circular breathing so he could sustain a note indefinitely. This song has some of the most beautiful and intricate flute music and definitely blurs the line between classical and Jazz.

Here is a studio version on YouTube.

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