| Artist | Herb Robertson Quintet |
|---|---|
| Cover | Transparency (album).jpg |
| 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 |
| Chronology | Herb Robertson |
| Next year | 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]
Track listing
All compositions by Herb Robertson
- "Prolog" - 0:45
- "Floatasia" - 8:24
- "Flocculus" - 9:18
- "Transparency" - 2:45
- "They Don't Know About Me Yet" - 5:05
- "Enigmatic Suite: Part 1 - Synergy, Part 2 - Overcast" - 6:15
- "Part 3 - A Little Ditty" - 11:38
- "Epilog" - 1:06
Personnel
- Herb Robertson - cornet, trumpet, flugelhorn
- Tim Berne - alto saxophone
- Bill Frisell - guitar
- Lindsey Horner - bass
- Joey Baron - drums, percussion
References
- ^ Herb Robertson discography, accessed September 26, 2014
- ^ Bill Frisell Discography 1985, accessed September 26, 2014
- ^ Astarita, G., Allmusic Review accessed September 26, 2014