Roswell Rudd

Roswell Rudd (born Roswell Hopkins Rudd, Jr. in Sharon, Connecticut, November 17, 1935) is a jazz trombonist. Although skilled in all styles of jazz (including dixieland, which he performed while in college), he is known primarily f

Roswell Rudd (born Roswell Hopkins Rudd, Jr. in Sharon, Connecticut, November 17, 1935) is a jazz trombonist. Although skilled in all styles of jazz (including dixieland, which he performed while in college), he is known primarily for his work in free and avant-garde jazz. Since 1962 Rudd has worked extensively with Archie Shepp, a close friend.

Rudd participated in key free jazz recordings, notably with the New York Art Quartet and on the soundtrack recording for Michael Snow's 1964 film New York Eye and Ear Control.