John Surman
English jazz musician and composer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Douglas Surman (born 30 August 1944)[1] is an English jazz saxophone, clarinet, and synthesizer player, and composer of free jazz and modal jazz, often using themes from folk music. He has composed and performed music for dance performances and film soundtracks.[2]
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Birth name | John Douglas Surman |
Born | (1944-08-30) 30 August 1944 (age 79) Tavistock, Devon, England |
Genres | Jazz avant-garde, free jazz, modal jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, arranger |
Instrument(s) | Baritone saxophone, soprano saxophone, bass clarinet, synthesizer |
Years active | 1960s–present |
Labels | Deram, Dawn, ECM |
Website | www |
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