Transparency (album)

Transparency
Studio album by Herb Robertson Quintet
Released	1985
Recorded	April 1985 Classic Sound, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	45:16
Label	JMT JMT 850 002
Producer	Jon Rosenberg & Herb Robertson
Herb Robertson chronology
Transparency (1985) X-Cerpts: Live at Willisau (1987)

Transparency is the debut album by trumpeter Herb Robertson recorded in 1985 and released on the JMT label. ^{[1] [2]}

Reception

The AllMusic review by Glenn Astarita states, "this is a significant outing by a trumpeter who has influenced many yet has evaded widespread recognition over the years. Recommended". ^[3]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Herb Robertson

1. "Prolog" - 0:45
2. "Floatasia" - 8:24
3. "Flocculus" - 9:18
4. "Transparency" - 2:45
5. "They Don't Know About Me Yet" - 5:05
6. "Enigmatic Suite: Part 1 - Synergy, Part 2 - Overcast" - 6:15
7. "Part 3 - A Little Ditty" - 11:38
8. "Epilog" - 1:06

Personnel

• Herb Robertson - cornet, trumpet, flugelhorn
• Tim Berne - alto saxophone
• Bill Frisell - guitar
• Lindsey Horner - bass
• Joey Baron - drums, percussion

References

1. Herb Robertson discography, accessed September 26, 2014
2. Bill Frisell Discography 1985, accessed September 26, 2014
3. Astarita, G., Allmusic Review accessed September 26, 2014
4. Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1222. ISBN   978-0-141-03401-0.