Certified (Herb Robertson album) explained
| Certified |
| Type: | Album |
| Artist: | Herb Robertson |
| Cover: | Certified (Herb Robertson album).jpg |
| Released: | 1991 |
| Recorded: | March 17–19, 1991
Sorcerer Sound, New York City |
| Genre: | Jazz |
| Length: | 73:09 |
| Label: | JMT
JMT 849 150 |
| Producer: | David Breskin |
| Chronology: | Herb Robertson |
| Prev Title: | Shades of Bud Powell |
| Prev Year: | 1988 |
| Next Title: | Falling in Flat Space |
| Next Year: | 1996 |
Certified is the fourth album by trumpeter Herb Robertson which was recorded and released in 1991 on the JMT label.[1]
Reception
The AllMusic review by Ron Wynn states, "Trumpeter Herb Robertson doesn't plug into any musical trend, whether it's hard bop, repertory, or fusion. He's among a handful of contemporary players who defy easy compartmentalization while striving for their own voice and sound".[2]
Track listing
All compositions by Herb Robertson
- "Friendly Fire" – 8:15
- "Cosmic Child" – 12:24
- "Don't Be Afraid We're Not Like the Others" – 14:40
- "Eastawesta" – 9:53
- "Seeking Seeds in the Blues Bazaar" – 17:38
- "Ghostsongs" – 7:50
- "The Condensed Version" – 3:03
Personnel
- Herb Robertson – trumpet, flugelhorn, pocket trumpet, cornet, valve trombone, vocals
- David Taylor – bass trombone, voice
- Mack Goldsbury – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, clarinet, vocals, voice
- Ed Schuller – bass, tuning fork
- Phil Haynes – drums, percussion, bells, wind chimes, one-half plastic Peking Duck sack, crowbar, magic carpet, multitrack plastic tape cover, doorman's black umbrella
Notes and References
- http://www.gerryhemingway.com/robertson.html Herb Robertson discography
- Wynn, R., Allmusic Review accessed December 11, 2014
