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Upon Reflection

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Released
  
1979

Length
  
45:04

Release date
  
1979

Label
  
ECM Records

Recorded
  
May 1979

Artist
  
John Surman

Producer
  
Manfred Eicher

Genre
  
Jazz

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Studio
  
Talent Studio in Oslo, Norway

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

Similar
  
John Surman albums, Jazz albums

John surman edges of illusion


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

Contents

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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".

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

Personnel

  • John Surman – soprano saxophone, baritone saxophone, bass clarinet, synthesizer
  • Songs

    1Edges of Illusion10:13
    2Filigree3:44
    3Caithness to Kerry3:55

    References

    Upon Reflection Wikipedia