Jazz Trombonist and Composer Roswell Rudd

Fresh Air

Published February 12, 2002 at 12:00 AM EST

Rudd is known for his work with groundbreaking groups and musicians like Herbie Nichols, the New York Art Quartet, Cecil Taylor, Archie Shepp, and Carla Bley. He has been playing traditional and avant-garde jazz for some 60 years. His latest CD is a live recording with Archie Shepp called Live in New York.

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