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John Surman - Way Back When (CD)

Way Back When
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Release Date:05/10/2005
Label:Cuneiform
UPC:045775020020

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  • All Music Guide

    In October 1969, John Surman left his native England to join bassist Barre Phillips and drummer Stu Martin in a new group in Belgium. Right before he left, he appeared at a recorded jam session in England. The tapes were then lost until 2003 and made their first appearance on records on this 2005 CD. The music is particularly interesting for two reasons. Surman, who is best known for his baritone playing, is mostly heard on soprano. And the performances are reminiscent of a slightly more accessible and gentler version of Miles Davis' Bitches Brew although the Davis set was just in the process of being released. These renditions show that some jazz musicians in the United Kingdom were going through a parallel evolution as their American counterparts. Surman is showcased with the rhythm section during the fourpart "Way Back When," and joined by altoist Mike Osborne on the final two selections. This is an important set in the history of fusion, showing that not only the biggest names were... exploring the new music in 1969. - Scott Yanow, All Music Guide Read more Less

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John Surman

John Surman was one of the very few saxmen in England to find a significant audience in rock during the late '60s, playing gigs regularly at venues like the Marquee Club in London. Also a clarinetist of some renown, and no slouch on keyboards either, the atmospheric sounds that Surman creates on his horns has been a major asset to the ECM label ever since the late '70s;... Read more