‘Green’, recorded on the Winter and Winter label, is now available. It features Hank on cello, guitar and vocals, Marc Ducret on guitar and Jim Black on drums and electronics. You’ll find it in your local music store, distributed in the U.S. through ‘Allegro Music’.  To purchase the CD from Funkyside.com go to:   http://www.funkyside.com/store/index.cfm/product/215/green.cfm 

New York Times review of ‘Green’  By BEN RATLIFFPublished: June 8, 2008 

Hank Roberts  ’Green’

“the best moments shut down the distances among folk and rock and classical and a more ancient kind of song…

There’s a wisdom and patience and catholicity in this record. “It’s all one song,” goes the hip musician’s cliché, but Mr. Roberts walks that walk”.

for full review, go to: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/08/arts/music/08play.html?scp=1&sq=hank+roberts+green&st=nyt

 ’All About Jazz’ review of ‘Green’

All About Jazz Review

By Mark F. Turner 

“outstanding release… environmental aura of expansive open plains, ruralesque backdrops, and majestic mountainscapes within a distinct, rustic and avant-garde music setting…

world class cellist who could easily excel in any music genre… 

From pastoral and somber moods to a 1960s LSD-laced trip on one track, the recording’s a blend of both the familiar and strange…

all pleasantly unpredictable, creating a listening environment that’s memorable and mysterious…

Roberts is in total command of his cello, able to produce multiple voicings— plucking, strumming, tapping and beautiful bowing. He also provides earthy vocal on a couple of tunes; such as “Trees,” a hard rocking piece…

Creativity is at the recording’s center and reaches its apex on “Lenape Suite”…

Lenape Suite…a sonic voyage that includes an aboriginal-like motif and lyrics, electronics colorization and a frenzied (yet awe inspiring) trio performance that’s unsettling yet hypnotic…

Green is uniquely captivating, haunting yet warmly assuasive and, true to Roberts’ form, not easily categorized. A wondrous journey for those who appreciate music of, literally, a different shade of green. 

 

For full review, go to: http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?=29801