Hank Roberts
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Cellists · b. 1954

Hank Roberts

American cellist

Born
24 March 1954
Terre Haute
Country
United States
Discography
6 albums

Biography

Hank Roberts is a jazz musician who plays cello and voice. Hank Roberts was born on 24 March 1954 in Terre Haute. The music is usually filed under jazz. The discography here lists 6 albums, from “Black Pastels” (1988) to “Ghost Dance” (2019).

Hank Roberts (born March 24, 1954, Terre Haute, Indiana) is an American jazz cellist and vocalist. He plays the electric cello, and his style is a mixture of rock, jazz, avant-garde, folk, and classical influences. He emerged with the downtown New York City jazz scene of the 1980s and is associated with its post-modern tendencies.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Black Pastels 1988
Birds of Prey 1990
Little Motor People 1993
Green 2007
Everything Is Alive 2011
Ghost Dance 2019

Also plays on

Albums where Hank Roberts is credited as a sideman

1975 13 & 3/4 — Michael Mantler / Carla Bley cello
1989 Before We Were Born — Bill Frisell cello, vocals
1999 Inside — David Sanborn cello
2004 Unspeakable — Bill Frisell cello
2005 RICHTER 858 — Bill Frisell cello
2010 Sign of Life — Bill Frisell cello
2013 Big Sur — Bill Frisell cello
2015 Live in Austin, TX, 03/08/15 — Bill Frisell cello
2018 Sign Of Life: Music For 858 Quartet — Bill Frisell cello
2019 Harmony — Bill Frisell cello, vocals

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Hank Roberts play?

Hank Roberts is known for playing cello and voice.

When and where was Hank Roberts born?

Hank Roberts was born 24 March 1954 in Terre Haute.

What are Hank Roberts's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Black Pastels (1988), Birds of Prey (1990), Little Motor People (1993), Green (2007) and Everything Is Alive (2011).

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