Upon Reflection

Upon Reflection is a solo album by English reed player and composer John Surman, recorded in May 1979 and released on ECM later that same year.^[1]

Upon Reflection
Studio album by John Surman
Released	1979 (1979)
Recorded	May 1979 (1979-05)
Studio	Talent Studio Oslo, Norway
Genre	Jazz
Length	45:04
Label	ECM 1148
Producer	Manfred Eicher
John Surman chronology
Sonatinas (1978) Upon Reflection (1979) The Amazing Adventures of Simon Simon (1981)

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow called the album "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
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz	[3]

Track listing

Side one

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Edges of Illusion"	10:10
2.	"Filigree"	3:41
3.	"Caithness to Kerry"	3:51
4.	"Beyond a Shadow"	6:40
Total length:		24:22

All tracks are written by John Surman.

Side two

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Prelude and Rustic Dance"	5:14
2.	"The Lamplighter"	6:19
3.	"Following Behind"	1:24
4.	"Constellation"	8:16
Total length:		21:13 45:35

Personnel

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