Transparency (album) explained

Transparency
Type:	Album
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

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

Notes and References

1. http://www.gerryhemingway.com/robertson.html Herb Robertson discography
2. http://www.bryanaaker.net/1985.html Bill Frisell Discography 1985
3. Astarita, G., Allmusic Review accessed September 26, 2014