Proverbs and Songs

Proverbs and Songs
Live album by John Surman
Released	1997
Recorded	June 1, 1996
Genre	Jazz
Length	49:28
Label	ECM
Producer	Derek Drescher
John Surman chronology
A Biography of the Rev. Absalom Dawe (2001)A Biography of the Rev. Absalom Dawe2001 Proverbs and Songs (1996) Coruscating (1999)Coruscating1999

Proverbs and Songs is a live album by English saxophonist John Surman featuring a suite of choral settings of Old Testament texts. It was recorded in 1996 at Salisbury Cathedral with organist John Taylor and released on the ECM label.^[1]

Reception

The Allmusic review awarded the album 2.5 stars.^[2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

Discogs rates the record as 3.67 out of 5.^[3]

Track listing

All music by John Surman and text from the Old Testament

1. "Prelude" - 3:11
2. "The Sons" - 4:55
3. "The Kings" - 6:41
4. "Wisdom" - 7:39
5. "Job" - 4:50
6. "No Twilight" - 7:42
7. "Pride" - 5:00
8. "The Proverbs" - 4:06
9. "Abraham Arise!" - 5:24

• Recorded at Salisbury Cathedral on June 1, 1996.

Personnel

• John Surman — soprano saxophone, baritone saxophone, bass clarinet
• John Taylor — organ
• Salisbury Festival Chorus conducted by Howard Moody

References