The Inflated Tear

The Inflated Tear is an album by Roland Kirk released in 1968. One of his most popular albums, it established his reputation as a Jazz composer and earned him a modicum of respect in music circles who had previously written him off as a sideshow.

It was re-released in 1998 by Rhino featuring a bonus track and extensive liner notes.

Track listing

1. "The Black and Crazy Blues (Roland Kirk) - 6:07
2. "A Laugh for Rory" (Kirk) - 2:54
3. "Many Blessings" (Kirk) - 4:45
4. "Fingers in the Wind" (Kirk) - 4:18
5. "The Inflated Tear" (Kirk) - 4:58
6. "The Creole Love Call" (Duke Ellington) - 3:53
7. "A Handful of Fives" (Kirk) - 2:42
8. "Fly by Night" (Kirk) - 4:19
9. "Lovellevellilloqui" (Kirk) - 4:17CD bonus track

10. "I'm Glad There Is You" (Jimmy Dorsey/Paul Mertz) - 2:12

Personnel

• Roland Kirk - tenor sax, manzello, stritch, clarinet, flute, whistle, English horn or flexafone
• Ron Burton - piano
• Steve Novosel - bass
• Jimmy Hopps - drums
• Dick Griffith - trombone