Released in 1967 with personnel including Lonnie Liston Smith (piano), Ronnie Boykins (bass), and Grady Tate (drums), Now Please Dont You Cry marked the beginning of Kirks groovier explorations that would eventually lead him to record Blacknuss (1971). Its vintage Kirk in a pared-down setting and is considered an essential Kirk album.

Tracklist:

Side A

1. Blue Rol
2. Alfie
3. Why Don’t They Know
4. Silverlization

Side B

1. Fallout
2. Now Please Don’t You Cry, Beautiful Edith
3. Stompin’ Grounds
4. It’s A Grand Night For Swinging