John Surman

John Surman
Surman performing in Birdland, 2 September 2009
Surman performing in Birdland, 2 September 2009
Background information
Birth nameJohn Douglas Surman
Born (1944-08-30) 30 August 1944 (age 79)
Tavistock, Devon, England
GenresJazz avant-garde, free jazz, modal jazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, arranger
Instrument(s)Baritone saxophone, soprano saxophone, bass clarinet, synthesizer
Years active1960s–present
LabelsDeram, Dawn, ECM
Websitewww.johnsurman.com

John Douglas Surman (born 30 August 1944)[1] is an English jazz saxophone, clarinet, and synthesizer player, and composer of free jazz and modal jazz, often using themes from folk music. He has composed and performed music for dance performances and film soundtracks.[2]

  1. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Who's Who of Jazz (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 383. ISBN 0-85112-580-8.
  2. ^ "John Surman Biography". Musicolog.com.

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