Blacknuss

Blacknuss

Blacknuss

ASIN: B00006IT4K

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
With a deep soul groove, Kirk shines on funky renditions of Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On/Mercy Mercy Me', the traditional 'Old Rugged Cross' and Bill Withers' 'Ain't No Sunshine'. 2002 reissue originally released in 1972.

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Blacknuss
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Accessible
  • B-l-a-c-k-n-u-s-s
  • A Miracle
 Blacknuss
Rahsaan Roland Kirk
Manufacturer: Collectables
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006IT4K
Release Date: 2002-09-10

Tracks:

  1. Ain't No Sunshine
  2. What's Going On/Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
  3. I Love You Yes I Do
  4. Take Me Girl, I'm Ready
  5. My Girl
  6. Which Way Is It Going
  7. One Nation
  8. Never Can Say Goodbye
  9. Old Rugged Cross
  10. Make It With You
  11. Blacknuss

Album Description

With a deep soul groove, Kirk shines on funky renditions of Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On/Mercy Mercy Me', the traditional 'Old Rugged Cross' and Bill Withers' 'Ain't No Sunshine'. 2002 reissue originally released in 1972.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Accessible .......2005-10-28

I always have thought that Roland Kirk is one of the most accessible jazz musicians for non-jazz fans. People who aren't accustomed to listening to jazz or even just instrumental-based music in general sometimes feel intimated about getting into it. I've talked to people who feel basically if you aren't a skilled musician or if you don't have an education in music, that you can't get into jazz. It's too bad there is that perception. The music of Roland Kirk crosses genres often, and "Blacknuss" is one of those crossovers that gets into R&B and pop. It's really not even a jazz album. He covers Bill Wither's "Ain't No Sunshine" and the Temptations "My Girl." His version of "Never Can Say Goodbye" is almost too soulfull for words, you just need to hear it. You remember the old Bread song "Make It With You" - I mean, you just won't believe what you're hearing when you hear Kirk reinvent this song.

One of my favorite things about Kirk is his flute playing, and there is a flute showcase on this that is simply mindblowing: "Which Way Is It Going," where he just goes wild.

Overall, this is a very good way to get interested in Rahsaan's music, especially if you haven't heard him before. The man was basically superhuman, it's that simple. That's not a superlative or an exaggeration, but rather a hard fact. If you haven't heard him, you really should, because his skills were unmatched.

This album came out in 1972.

4 out of 5 stars B-l-a-c-k-n-u-s-s.......2004-02-19

A fairly good 1972 release from Rahsaan, master of reeds. This album has a very soul/r&b-based sound which is played with great fire and emotion. The first half is stellar, but the second half has a few really bad songs which dampens my enthusiasm.

Rahsaan sounds amazing at one point in 'Old Rugged Cross' where he's playing two or three horns at the time without any pauses. It's the only instance of I've ever heard of; definitely a unique person.

Overall very good and recommended for your more R&B funk jazz fan.

5 out of 5 stars A Miracle.......2003-07-04

Just noticed this album hadn't been reviewed. So I felt it my duty to enlighten you. Look, this guy is such a genius. His music will be listened to forever. As to this album: It's more "arranged" than most of his albums and somehow covers more utterly unpredictable bases than most. At the same time it is also more melodic than his normal album. He's "covering" some very pretty and entrancing songs (melodies). This album is so full of a kind of wild, energetic beauty that you will laugh out loud, cry, reflect on failures and triumphs. Yes, it's great jazz and great art. I'am not gonna get into much about individual tunes, but will leave you with this: Listen to "The Old Rugged Cross". The performance is like nothing you could ever possibly imagine. The energy, intensity, beauty and triumph invested in this one tune is just monumental. And remember, Roland is not an "out" or "free" musician; his music makes musical sense. If not moved to ecstasy, time to start thinking about your burial plot.
Superstudio Orange C-5
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Superstudio Orange C-5
    Blacknuss 3
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD
    ASIN: B00004TLLP

    Album Description

    Full length release from Swedish funk act, described as 'a far more radio friendly Brand New Heavies'. 12 tracks including 'Don't Break My Heart', 'Getaway' and 'Tell You Something'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.
    Blacknuss
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Kirk takes jazz to Africa
    		 Blacknuss
    Rahsaan Roland Kirk
    Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    Bebop GeneralBebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music
    Hard BopHard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music
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    Modern PostbebopModern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B00000332H
    Release Date: 1993-09-28

    Tracks:

    1. Ain't No Sunshine
    2. What's Goin' On/Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
    3. I Love You, Yes I Do
    4. Take Me Girl, I'm Ready
    5. My Girl
    6. Which Way Is It Going
    7. One Nation
    8. Never Can Say Goodbye
    9. Old Rugged Cross
    10. Make It With You
    11. Blacknuss

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Kirk takes jazz to Africa.......1998-08-01

    Upon the first listen of "Blacknuss" you get the feeling of novelty and inspired invention. The nose flute on "Ain't No Sunshine" that opens the record ushers in a crazy and beautifully musical jazz experience. Kirk is in top form on this record, from the controlled voodoo chaos of the title track to the cheery and popping covers of "Never Can Say Good-bye" or "What's Goin' On". As with all Kirk CDs there is an underlying spirit of humour and fun that is most evident on the "My Girl" cover (that is reminiscent of "Say a Little Prayer" from the wonderful cd "Volunteered Slavery"). By the time "Blacknuss" ends you feel like you've been taken on a trip into the dark and strange back alleys of jazz and for good measure Kirk speaks in a musical language that encapsulates the spirit and soul of jazz; always looking forward, always looking back, always in it for the "Blacknuss"... Kir! k Rules.
    Blacknuss
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Blacknuss
      Rahsaan Roland Kirk
      Manufacturer: Atlantic
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      Bebop GeneralBebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music
      Hard BopHard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
      Modern PostbebopModern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music
      Soul-Jazz & BoogalooSoul-Jazz & Boogaloo | Jazz | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B0009VJWSQ
      Release Date: 2005-09-12

      Tracks:

      1. Ain't No Sunshine
      2. What's Goin' On/Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)
      3. I Love You, Yes I Do
      4. Take Me Girl, I'm Ready
      5. My Girl
      6. Which Way Is It Going
      7. One Nation
      8. Never Can Say Goodbye
      9. Old Rugged Cross
      10. Make It With You
      11. Blacknuss
      Gold
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Gold
        Blacknuss
        Manufacturer: Big Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
        R&BR&B | Imports | Stores | Music
        ASIN: B0009W5HLQ
        Release Date: 2005-06-13

        Tracks:

        1. All Your Lovin (Ft Awa Manneh & Adl)
        2. Don't Break My Herat (Ft David's Daughters, Mic Mulee, Adl & Swingfly)
        3. Rising To The Top (Ft Lisa Nilsson &Desmond Foster)
        4. Thinking Of You (Ft Nai-Jee-Rai)
        5. Dinah (Ft Stephen Simmonds, Adl, Swingfly & Mic Mulee)
        6. Last Night A Dj Saved My Life (Ft Nai-Jee-Ria & Adl)
        7. Everytime You Do That Thing (Ft Jocelyn Mathieu & Adl)
        8. Seventh Heaven (Ft Tityo)
        9. Diamond Eyes (Ft David's Daughters)
        10. Atlantis
        11. It Should Have Been You (Ft Tityo & Jennifer Brown)
        12. Getaway (Ft Adl & Swingfly)
        13. Let's Go Through The Motion
        14. Looking Up To You (Ft Andre' De Lang)
        15. All Your Lovin (Dancehall Remix)
        16. Freaky (Ft Adl Leafnuts & Wayne Beckford)
        17. Roll With Me (Ft Robyn Joshua & Abel)

        Album Description

        Australian pressing features a total of 17 tracks. Big Records. 2005.

        Album Details

        Blacknuss Are a Groundbreaking and Popular Music Collective Out of Sweden - Named after an Album by Rashaan Roland Kirk. This is the Collective's Fourth Album, Starting off in the Jazz Oriented Dance Music of the Early Nineties, to Move on Via Funk, Disco and Fusion, and Has Elegantly Landed in the Well Polished R'n'b of Today. Blacknuss Has Kept in Pace with the Evolving Styles on the Dance Floor. This is R'n'b for the New Millennium.
        Gold: a Decade of Soul, Jazz
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		Gold: a Decade of Soul, Jazz
          Blacknuss
          Manufacturer: Jvc Victor
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD
          ASIN: B000AMZ1WU
          Release Date: 2005-09-22

          Tracks:

          1. All Your Lovin'
          2. Don't Break My Heart
          3. Rising To The Top
          4. Thinking Of You
          5. Dinah
          6. Last Night A Dj Saved My Life
          7. Everytime You Do That Thing
          8. Seventh Heaven
          9. Diamond Eyes
          10. Atlantis
          11. It Should Have Been You
          12. Getaway
          13. Let's Go Through The Motion
          14. Looking Up To You
          15. All Your Lovin'
          16. Freaky
          17. Roll With Me
          Made in Sweden
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • A MUST FOR THE SOUL FAN
          		 Made in Sweden
          Blacknuss Allstars
          Manufacturer: Bmg
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          RockRock | Imports | Stores | Music
          ASIN: B000025YVG
          Release Date: 1999-07-15

          Tracks:

          1. Rising the Top
          2. Freaky
          3. Looking Up to You
          4. Let's Go Through the Motion
          5. It Should Have Been You
          6. I'm So into You
          7. Superbad
          8. Love No Limit
          9. Organisk 2
          10. Organisk 1
          11. Daddy
          12. It Should Have Been You [Cutfather & Joe Radio Edit]

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars A MUST FOR THE SOUL FAN.......2002-03-17

          When you listen to this wonderful album you just cannot stop dancing - no wonder many of these songs are played in the oldest and most famous jazz club in Stockholm, Sweden: Fasching, where thay have soul nights almost every Saturday. If you like Curtis Mayfield, Aretha Franklin and Jackson Five, you will definitely love the Blacknuss. This album is a must for the soul fan!
          Gold
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            		Gold

            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
            ASIN: B000NDI3F8
            Release Date: 2005-06-07

            Album Description

            Import pressing features a total of 17 tracks. Big Records. 2005.
            All Your Lovin'
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              		All Your Lovin'

              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD
              ASIN: B0009V2CCY
              Release Date: 2005-07-19
              Untitled
              Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
              • This Is Outstanding!
              		 Untitled
              Blacknuss Allstars
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD
              ASIN: B0000561XK

              Customer Reviews:

              5 out of 5 stars This Is Outstanding!.......2002-04-13

              This is a truly amazing album! Blacknuss Allstars is the very best that has come out of Sweden in Years!Do you like soul? Do you like Jazz?Do you like the funky feeling good music gives you?Well if you do, this album is made especially for you!When artists such as Robyn, ADL, Esbjorn Svensson, Christian Falck, and Dj Sleepy-get togheter, you know it is going to be World Class!Listen especially to "Last Night A Dj Saved My Life", and 7th Heaven. This is excellent!

              Jazz Music:

              1. Bounce
              2. Cannonball's Bossa Nova [Original recording remastered]
              3. Chain Reaction
              4. Closer to It [Import]
              5. Collaboration
              6. Cookin' With the Miles Davis Quintet
              7. Crazy Vibes and Things
              8. Decisions
              9. Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli
              10. Electric Funk

              Jazz Music

              Jazz Music