John Surman

baritone and soprano saxophones, bass clarinet, synthesizer · 1944 · Tavistock

Born in Tavistock (Devon) in 1944, John Surman first became known on baritone saxophone in Mike Westbrook's orchestra in the mid-1960s, then founded The Trio in 1969 with Barre Phillips and Stu Martin. He has recorded extensively for ECM since the late 1970s, both solo and with groups.

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Styles

• British jazz
• ECM and European jazz

Landmark tracks

• Edges of Illusion (1979)

Sources

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