''Transparency'' is the debut album by trumpeter
Herb Robertson recorded in 1985 and released on the
JMT label.
Bill Frisell Discography 1985
accessed September 26, 2014
Reception
The AllMusic
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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".[Astarita, G.]
Allmusic Review
accessed September 26, 2014
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
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, flugelhorn
* Tim Berne - alto saxophone
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* Bill Frisell - guitar
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*Lindsey Horner - bass
* Joey Baron - drums
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, percussion
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References
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1985 albums
Herb Robertson albums
JMT Records albums
Winter & Winter Records albums