Saxophonist-composer-band leader Bob Belden tells his own story on Transparent Heart. With his new Animation lineup consisting of young musicians hired from his alma mater, the University of North Texas, Belden unveils a dark narrative as heard through the musical diary he has composed over 29 years of living in Manhattan. This is the first studio recording by Animation since Grammy nominated Animation: Imagination (2000). Bob Belden is a four time Grammy Award winner.
Track Listing: Terra Incognito; Urbanoia; Cry In The Wind; Transparent Heart; Seven Towers; Provocatism; Vanishment; Occupy!
Personnel: Peter Clagett: trumpet, effects; Bob Belden: saxophones, flute; Roberto Verastegui: keyboards, samplers; Jacob Smith: bass; Matt Young: drums.
