Certified (Herb Robertson album)
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| 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 | |||
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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]
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [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
References
- ^ Herb Robertson discography, accessed December 11, 2014
- ^ a b Wynn, R., Allmusic Review accessed December 11, 2014