Broad Strokes


Broad Strokes is an album by trombonist Roswell Rudd. It was recorded during March 1999–January 2000 at various locations, and was released by Knitting Factory Works in 2000. On the album, Rudd appears in a broad range of ensemble contexts, with varying personnel.

Reception

In a review for AllMusic, Steve Loewy wrote: "Rudd fans will not wish to pass this recording up, although it is much more an oddity than anything definitive or enduring."
A reviewer for All About Jazz stated: "Overall, this record is for Roswell Rudd fanatics only. If you're new to Rudd, you should check out a record like New York Eye and Ear Control and dig for the roots—instead of listening to a disc that demands frequent use of the fast forward button."
David Dupont of One Final Note called the album "the album that would serve as an official proclamation of return," and commented: "This is certainly not a set of sedate renderings of sentimental tunes. Rather it is a sprawling, messy recital grounded in Rudd's life... for all its sense of clutter, Broad Strokes remains an enduring, engaging addition to Rudd's discography."
Tom Hull called the album "a mishmash," and remarked: "Eclectic, it sez here. Big groups, small groups, too many vocals... some great trombone."

Track listing

  1. "Change of Season" – 7:09
  2. "Sassy & Dolphy" – 6:19
  3. "Almost Blue" – 6:19
  4. "Stokey" – 5:52
  5. "Coming on the Hudson" – 8:47
  6. "God Had a Girlfriend" – 6:35
  7. "All Too Soon / Way Low" – 8:50
  8. "Theme from Babe" – 5:20
  9. "The Light" – 10:43
  10. "Change of Season" – 1:28

Personnel