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John Surman

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English jazz saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist (born 1944). Plays soprano and baritone saxophone, bass clarinet, recorder and synthesizers; active from the 1960s; has recorded solo overdubbed albums and ensemble records.

Co-founder of the group Trio (1969). Collaborated with Gil Evans, John Taylor and Kenny Wheeler (all mentioned in reviews). Noted for solo multi-tracking/overdubbing techniques and for blending pastoral/folk elements with electronic studio methods.

DeBaser reviews praise John Surman's solo and ensemble records for their use of overdubbing, electronic studio technique and pastoral, metaphysical moods. Key albums discussed are Private City, Road to Saint Ives and Brewster's Rooster. Reviews highlight Surman's multi-instrumentalism and long career in British jazz.

For:Listeners of contemporary and experimental jazz, fans of solo saxophone/overdubbed recordings, and followers of British jazz history.

 The soundtrack of a journey in this ancient future could be one of the albums created in complete solitude by the English saxophonist John Surman.

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 John Surman is a famous English multi-instrumentalist (soprano and baritone sax, bass clarinet, recorders, synthesizer), known as a jazz musician, and co-founder of the group Trio (1969) and collaborator of the late Gil Evans, John Taylor, and Kenny Wheeler.

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 Powders of butterfly wings ignite a colorful sunset.

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