Certified (Herb Robertson album)
| Certified | ||||
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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[edit]
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]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |  [3] |
Track listing[edit]
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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- ^ Herb Robertson discography, accessed December 11, 2014
- ^ a b Wynn, R., Allmusic Review accessed December 11, 2014
- ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1223. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.