# Transparency (album)

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***Transparency*** is the debut album by trumpeter [Herb Robertson](/source/Herb_Robertson) recorded in 1985 and released on the [JMT](/source/JMT_Records) label.[1][2]

## Reception

The [AllMusic](/source/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*

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

## Personnel

- [Herb Robertson](/source/Herb_Robertson) - [cornet](/source/Cornet), [trumpet](/source/Trumpet), [flugelhorn](/source/Flugelhorn)
- [Tim Berne](/source/Tim_Berne) - [alto saxophone](/source/Alto_saxophone)
- [Bill Frisell](/source/Bill_Frisell) - [guitar](/source/Guitar)
- Lindsey Horner - [bass](/source/Double_bass)
- [Joey Baron](/source/Joey_Baron) - [drums](/source/Drums), [percussion](/source/Percussion)

## References

1. [Herb Robertson discography](http://www.gerryhemingway.com/robertson.html), accessed September 26, 2014

1. [Bill Frisell Discography 1985](http://www.bryanaaker.net/1985.html), accessed September 26, 2014

1. Astarita, G., [Allmusic Review](http://www.allmusic.com/album/transparency-mw0000015181) accessed September 26, 2014

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