John Surman – Upon Reflection (Vinyl LP)

John Surman – Upon Reflection is a solo album by British saxophonist and bass clarinettist John Surman on ECM (cat. no. ECM 1148). It was recorded in May 1979 at Talent Studio in Oslo, produced by Manfred Eicher, and released in 1979. Surman plays every instrument himself using overdubs: soprano and baritone saxophone, bass clarinet and synthesizer, whose sequences form the base of many pieces. All eight compositions are by Surman. This copy is the 1979 German original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: ECM Records ECM 1148
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: German original
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1979
• Genre: Jazz, Contemporary jazz

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU JS S1).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Edges Of Illusion (John Surman)
2. Filigree (John Surman)
3. Caithness To Kerry (John Surman)
4. Beyond A Shadow (John Surman)

Side B

1. Prelude And Rustic Dance (John Surman)
2. The Lamplighter (John Surman)
3. Following Behind (John Surman)
4. Constellation (John Surman)

Personnel

John Surman (soprano saxophone, baritone saxophone, bass clarinet, synthesizer).

Produced by Manfred Eicher; recorded in May 1979 at Talent Studio, Oslo.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. It is the 1979 German ECM first pressing with catalogue number ECM 1148.

Does Surman really play alone?
Yes. There are no other musicians: Surman recorded saxophones, bass clarinet and synthesizer one after another and layered them.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) for the record means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) for the sleeve means light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more John Surman records?
This is currently our only John Surman record. More ECM recordings such as Gary Peacock – December Poems or Jan Garbarek – Dis are in our Jazz collection.