Certified (Herb Robertson album)

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Certified
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Studio album by
Released1991
RecordedMarch 17–19, 1991
Sorcerer Sound, New York City
GenreJazz
Length73:09
LabelJMT
JMT 849 150
ProducerDavid Breskin
Herb Robertson chronology
Shades of Bud Powell
(1988)
Certified
(1991)

(1996)

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]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic3/5 stars[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings3.5/4 stars[3]

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[]

References[]

  1. ^ Herb Robertson discography, accessed December 11, 2014
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Wynn, R., Allmusic Review accessed December 11, 2014
  3. ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1223. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
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