For the past 44 years improvisational cellist Hank Roberts has been creating new sounds on the cello. His rhythmic, harmonic, emotional and timbrel approach to the cello distinguishes him as a unique voice on the instrument and in the world of new music. “One of the most respected improvising cellists on the international scene.” Jazz Express

He’s created an extensive body of music as a composer and recording artist, and also as one who collaborates with world class artists such as Bill Frisell, Hal Willner, Tim Berne, Andy Summers, Dave King and Ethan Iverson from “The Bad Plus”, Donna the Buffalo, Sim Redmond Band, Kevin Kinsella, Wingnut, and Ti Ti Chickapea.

“Roberts dazzled the crowd…sonic ferocity…the interplay was marvelous…I couldn’t have been much more inspired.” Corning Leader

In the 80’s and early 90’s he lived near New York City and was active in the music community performing and recording with artists such as The Bill Frisell Band, Tim Berne, John Zorn, Stefan Winter of ‘JMT Records’ (now ‘Winter and Winter’), Mark Feldman, Marilyn Crispell, Mark Dresser, Joey Baron, Marty Erlich, Gerry Hemingway, Mark Ribot, DK Dyson, and Jerome Harris. In recent times he’s happy to be working again with longtime friends like Tim Berne and Bill Frisell, as well as his active musical life in Ithaca.

“One of the most underrated superb artists in the world.” 2 Thumbs Up Disc

Among other self-released recordings, ‘Hank Roberts and Wiggy Dog Boy - The Truth and Reconciliation Show’ came out on Ithaca’s ‘ITown Records’ label. He has nine CD releases on the ‘Winter and Winter’ label, including several with The Arcado String Trio and Miniature. The latest, ‘Green’, was recorded with touring partners Marc Ducret and Jim Black in June 2007.

“He strums, plucks and bows his way through an incredible array of sounds, by turns far-out and spacey, then earthy and natural. It’s the sound of urban Jazz lofts, but also Irish firesides, Lenni Lenape dances, Jimi Hendrix and Stephen Foster.” Ithaca Community Spirit