Black Pastels is the debut album by cellist Hank Roberts which was recorded in 1987 and released on the JMT label.Hank Roberts discography , accessed October 7, 2014Shimada, T., JMT label discography, accessed October 7, 2014
Reception The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow said it was "Recommended to open-eared listeners who have a strong sense of humor".Yanow, S., Allmusic Review accessed October 7, 2014
Track listing All compositions by Hank Roberts "Black Pastels" - 7:54 "Jamil" - 4:58 "Mountain Speaks" - 2:17 "Rain Village" - 2:00 "Choqueno" - 7:54 "This Quietness" - 4:15 "Granpappy's Barn Dance Death Dance" - 10:22 "Scarecrow Shakedown" - 3:21 "Lucky's Lament" - 6:01
Personnel Hank Roberts - cello, voices, classical 12-string guitar, jazz-a-phone fiddle Tim Berne - alto saxophone Ray Anderson, Robin Eubanks - trombone Dave Taylor - bass trombone Bill Frisell - guitar, acoustic 12-string guitar, banjo Joey Baron - drums, percussion Mark Dresser - double bass (track 9)
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