| Transparency | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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Transparency is the debut album by trumpeter Herb Robertson recorded in 1985 and released on the JMT label. [1] [2]
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]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |  [4] |
All compositions by Herb Robertson
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