The Gentle Harm of the Bourgeoisie

The Gentle Harm of the Bourgeoisie is a live solo trombone album by Paul Rutherford, his first release under his own name. It was recorded at Unity Theatre, London during 1974, and was initially released on LP in 1976 by Emanem Records. In 1986, Emanem reissued the album on LP, and, in 1997, the label reissued it on CD with an additional track.

According to the album liner notes, no "electronic trickery" was involved in the recording, and the only sounds that are heard involve "one man, a trombone and some mutes." Upon its release, the album, which features extensive use of extended techniques such as multiphonics, proved to be influential within the world of improvisers.