Upon Reflection

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

Upon Reflection
Studio album by
John Surman
Released1979
RecordedMay 1979
StudioTalent Studio in Oslo, Norway
GenreJazz
Length45:04
LabelECM
ProducerManfred Eicher
John Surman chronology
Sonatinas
(1978)		 Upon Reflection
(1979)		 The Amazing Adventures of Simon Simon
(1981)

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
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz[3]

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

References
  1. ECM discography Archived 2012-09-07 at the Wayback Machine accessed September 14, 2011
  2. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed September 14, 2011
  3. Richard Cook and Brian Morton, The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD, LP & Cassette (Penguin, 1992: ISBN 978-0-14-015364-4).
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