Transparency is the debut album by trumpeter Herb Robertson recorded in 1985 and released on the JMT label.Herb Robertson discography, accessed September 26, 2014Bill Frisell Discography 1985, accessed September 26, 2014

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".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, flugelhorn Tim Berne - alto saxophone Bill Frisell - guitar Lindsey Horner - bass Joey Baron - drums, percussion

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