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'Saltash Bells' John Surman

John Surman
Jun 28, 2012 Updated Jul 6, 2012

UK musician John Surman uses a plethora of instruments and sounds on his new solo album, 'Saltash Bells'.

John Surman

soprano, tenor and baritone saxophones
alto, bass and contrabass clarinets
harmonic, synthesizer

Tracks on the album

1. 'Whistman's Flower'
2. 'Glass Flower'
3. 'On Staddon Heights'
4. 'Triadichorum'
5. 'Winter Elegy'
6. 'Elfwin'
7. 'Saltash Bells'
8. 'Dark Reflections'
9. 'The Crooked Inn'
10. 'Sailing Westwards'

All compositions: John Surman

 

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John Douglas Surman (born 30 August 1944) is an English jazz saxophone, bass clarinet and synthesizer player, and composer of free jazz and modal jazz, often using themes from folk music as a basis. He has also composed and performed much music for dance performances and film soundtracks. Life and career: Surman was born in Tavistock, Devon. He initially gained recognition playing baritone...

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