Kirk, Roland – “Inflated Tear, The” – [Atlantic Records (Rap)]

This represents Kirk???s debut recording with Atlantic, and the liner notes lovingly describe the entire experience. Read them as you partake of this smooth as silk musical excursion in which the masterful piano of Ron Burton and the tight drums of Jimmy Hopps, as well as Steve Novosel???s bass, join Kirk as he uses his lungs to maximum effect. Although his flute is the standout, he also plays tenor sax, Manzello, stritch, clarinet, whistle, English horn, and flexafone. Enjoy the pleasure cruise down this accessible jazz fiver.