Black Pastels is the debut album by cellist Hank Roberts which was recorded in 1987 and released on the JMT label.[1][2]

Black Pastels
Studio album by Hank Roberts
Released	1988
Recorded	November & December 1987
Studio	RPM Studios, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	49:04
Label	JMT JMT 880 016
Producer	Stefan F. Winter
Hank Roberts chronology
Black Pastels (1988) Miniature (1989)

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow said it was "Recommended to open-eared listeners who have a strong sense of humor".[3]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Hank Roberts

1. "Black Pastels" - 7:54
2. "Jamil" - 4:58
3. "Mountain Speaks" - 2:17
4. "Rain Village" - 2:00
5. "Choqueno" - 7:54
6. "This Quietness" - 4:15
7. "Granpappy's Barn Dance Death Dance" - 10:22
8. "Scarecrow Shakedown" - 3:21
9. "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)

References