Paul Rutherford (trombone player)
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Paul William Rutherford (born 29 February 1940 in Greenwich, South-east London) is a British jazz trombonist.
He initially played saxophone but switched to trombone. During the 1960s he taught at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
He is a major player in the British free improvisation scene and part of the European free jazz scene. He was one of the first to use unorthodox playing techniques for improvisation. Rutherford was one of the first to use trombone multiphonics, i.e. he sings into the trombone and blows at the same time. Albert Mangelsdorff perfected this technique.
In June 1970 he, guitarist Derek Bailey and bassist Barry Guy formed the improvising group Iskra 1903 which released several records during 1970-73. The group was later revived with Phillip Wachsmann replacing Bailey.
He has played with Globe Unity Orchestra, London Jazz Composer's Orchestra, Mike Westbrook Orchestra. He is perhaps most famous for solo trombone improvisations. His album The Gentle harm of the bourgeoisie is a landmark recording in solo trombone.
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