Transparency
Studio album by Herb Robertson Quintet
Released	1985
Recorded	April 1985 Classic Sound, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	45:16
Label	JMT JMT 850 002
Producer	Jon Rosenberg & Herb Robertson
Herb Robertson chronology
Transparency (1985) X-Cerpts: Live at Willisau (1987)

Transparency is the debut album by trumpeter Herb Robertson recorded in 1985 and released on the JMT label.^[1][2]

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".^[3]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[4]

All compositions by Herb Robertson

1. "Prolog" - 0:45
2. "Floatasia" - 8:24
3. "Flocculus" - 9:18
4. "Transparency" - 2:45
5. "They Don't Know About Me Yet" - 5:05
6. "Enigmatic Suite: Part 1 - Synergy, Part 2 - Overcast" - 6:15
7. "Part 3 - A Little Ditty" - 11:38
8. "Epilog" - 1:06

• Herb Robertson - cornet, trumpet, flugelhorn
• Tim Berne - alto saxophone
• Bill Frisell - guitar
• Lindsey Horner - bass
• Joey Baron - drums, percussion