Album · 1968
The Inflated Tear
- Released
- 14 June 1968
- Label
- Atlantic Records
- Catalogue no.
- SC 1502
- Tracklist
- 9 tracks
- Length
- 38:02
- Country
- US
“The Inflated Tear” is an album by Roland Kirk, released in 1968 on Atlantic Records. The original release has 9 tracks with a running time of 38:02. Jazz standards on the record include “Creole Love Call”. The line-up features Jimmy Hopps (drums (drum set)), Rahsaan Roland Kirk (woodwind), Ron Burton (piano), Steve Novosel (bass) and Dick Griffin (trombone).
Who played on The Inflated Tear
- Jimmy Hopps drums (drum set) all tracks
- Rahsaan Roland Kirk woodwind all tracks
- Ron Burton piano all tracks
- Steve Novosel bass all tracks
- Dick Griffin trombone on 1 track
Tracklist
- A1 The Black and Crazy Blues — Rahsaan Roland Kirk 6:08
- A2 A Laugh for Rory — Rahsaan Roland Kirk 2:54
- A3 Many Blessings — Rahsaan Roland Kirk 4:46
- A4 Fingers in the Wind — Rahsaan Roland Kirk 4:16
- B1 The Inflated Tear — Rahsaan Roland Kirk 4:58
- B2 The Creole Love Call standard — Duke Ellington 3:54
- B3 A Handful of Fives — Rahsaan Roland Kirk 2:42
- B4 Fly by Night — Rahsaan Roland Kirk 4:18
- B5 Lovellevelliloqui — Rahsaan Roland Kirk 4:04
Production
- Joel Dorn producer
- Paul Goodman recording
More albums by Roland Kirk
Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Inflated Tear?
The line-up of The Inflated Tear includes Jimmy Hopps (drums (drum set)), Rahsaan Roland Kirk (woodwind), Ron Burton (piano), Steve Novosel (bass) and Dick Griffin (trombone).
Which label released The Inflated Tear?
The Inflated Tear was released in 1968 on Atlantic Records (SC 1502).
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