Upon Reflection

Upon Reflection
Studio album by John Surman
Released 1979
Recorded May 1979
Genre Jazz
Length 45:04
Label ECM
Producer Manfred Eicher
John Surman chronology

Sonatinas
(1978)		 Upon Reflection
(1979)		 The Amazing Adventures of Simon Simon
(1981)

Upon Reflection is a solo album by English saxophonist John Surman recorded in 1979 and released on the ECM label.[1]

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars calling it "an atmospheric solo set that utilizes overdubbing (although leaving space for unaccompanied solo sections)... Fortunately there is enough variety in this generally quiet music to hold one's interest".[2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic [2]

Track listing

All compositions by John Surman
  1. "Edges of Illusion" - 10:10
  2. "Filigree" - 3:41
  3. "Caithness to Kerry" - 3:51
  4. "Beyond a Shadow" - 6:40
  5. "Prelude and Rustic Dance" - 5:14
  6. "The Lamplighter" - 6:19
  7. "Following Behind" - 1:24
  8. "Constellation" - 8:16
  • Recorded at Talent Studio in Oslo, Norway in May 1979

Personnel

References

  1. ↑ ECM discography accessed September 14, 2011
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed September 14, 2011