The Return of the 5000 lb. Man

by Rahsaan Roland Kirk

The Return of the 5000 lb. Man cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1976
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 42:54
  • Community rating: 3.64/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Overcoming the severe physical limitations of a recent stroke, the legendary multi-reedist miraculously returns with a passionate, deeply swinging soul-jazz effort. While his ability to play multiple horns simultaneously was compromised, the recording remains a testament to his indomitable spirit, featuring strong vocal performances and a deeply expressive tone.

Genres

Descriptors: avant-garde, saxophone, flute, virtuosic, melodic, cover

Tracklist

  1. Theme For The Eulipions (9:22)
  2. Sweet Georgia Brown (5:07)
  3. I'll Be Seeing You (6:07)
  4. Loving You (4:42)
  5. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat (6:17)
  6. There Will Never Be Another You (5:08)
  7. Giant Steps (6:11)

Credits

  • Frank Foster - arranged by
  • Adrienne Albert - backing vocals [background vocals]
  • Arthur Williams - backing vocals [background vocals]
  • Francine Carroll - backing vocals [background vocals]
  • Hilda Harris - backing vocals [background vocals]
  • Joe Texidor - backing vocals [background vocals], percussion
  • Maeretha Stewart - backing vocals [background vocals], solo vocal [vocal solo]
  • Milt Grayson - backing vocals [background vocals]

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