Combining the short yet solid 1965 release, Rip, Rig and Panic with Rahsaan Roland Kirk's 1967 release Now Please Don't You Cry, Beautiful Edith, this two-fer presents a perfect portrait of Kirk's mid-'60s sound. While the albums are very different stylistically, Now Please Don't You Cry, Beautiful Edith's mix of avant-garde and groove sounds seems like a logical next step to Rip, Rig and Panic's solid hard bop. Either of these albums would be great acquisitions on their own; getting them together is pure gravy. (Stacia Proefrock) Musicians: Rahsaan Roland Kirk (castanets, flute, manzello, sirene, stritch, tenor saxophone), Ronnie Boykins (bass), Richard Davis (bass), Elvin Jones (drums), Grady Tate (drums), Jaki Byard (piano), Lonnie Liston Smith (piano). 15 Tracks. Recorded: Jan. 13, 1965 and April 1967.