Certified (Herb Robertson album)

Certified is the fourth album by trumpeter Herb Robertson which was recorded and released in 1991 on the JMT label.

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".

Track listing

All compositions by Herb Robertson

1. "Friendly Fire" – 8:15
2. "Cosmic Child" – 12:24
3. "Don't Be Afraid We're Not Like the Others" – 14:40
4. "Eastawesta" – 9:53
5. "Seeking Seeds in the Blues Bazaar" – 17:38
6. "Ghostsongs" – 7:50
7. "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