The Amazing Adventures of Simon Simon
1981 studio album by John Surman
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The Amazing Adventures of Simon Simon is an album by British saxophonist John Surman—featuring drummer Jack DeJohnette—recorded in January 1981 and released on ECM later that year.
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | October 26, 1981 | |||
| Recorded | January 1981 | |||
| Studios | Talent Studio Oslo, Norway | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 44:35 | |||
| Label | ECM 1193 | |||
| Producer | Manfred Eicher | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | [3] |
Reception
The album cover was chosen by designer Storm Thorgerson as one of 100 best album covers.[4]
Track list
All tracks are written by John Surman except as noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Part I: Nestor's Saga (The Tale of the Ancient)" | 10:51 | |
| 2. | "Part II: The Buccaneers" | 4:03 | |
| 3. | "Part III: Kentish Hunting (Lady Margaret's Air)" |
| 3:01 |
| 4. | "Part IV: The Pilgrim's Way (To the Seventeen Walls)" |
| 5:49 |
| 5. | "Part V: Within the Halls of Neptune" | 4:00 | |
| 6. | "Part VI: Phoenix and the Fire" |
| 6:18 |
| 7. | "Part VII: Fide et Amore (By Faith and Love)" |
| 4:50 |
| 8. | "Part VIII: Merry Pranks (The Jester's Song)" | 2:56 | |
| 9. | "Part IX: A Fitting Epitaph" | 3:22 | |
| Total length: | 44:35 | ||
Personnel
- John Surman – baritone saxophone, soprano saxophone, bass clarinet, synthesizer
- Jack DeJohnette – drums, congas, electric piano
Production
- Manfred Eicher – producer
- Jan Erik Kongshaug – engineer
- Susan Nash – design
- Christian Vogt – cover photo
- Gérard Amsellem – liner photo
