Serenade To A Cuckoo is a whimsical jazz tune by Rahsaan Roland Kirk. It was recorded on September 16-17, 1964 and released on the album I Talk With The Spirits. The piece has a light, playful mood with a melody that sails over a two-feel bass line in the A section, while the B section uses simple ii-V progressions. Kirk showcases his trademark multi-instrumental approach on this track, and the recording sits in the swing tradition with a strong sense of invention. It has become one of his iconic numbers and even inspired Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull to cover it. Don Sickler's muted trumpet on the Minus You version further emphasizes the playful spirit.
