Upon Reflection

1979 studio album by John Surman From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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]

Released1979 (1979)
RecordedMay 1979 (1979-05)
StudioTalent Studio
Oslo, Norway
Quick facts Studio album by John Surman, Released ...
Upon Reflection
Studio album by
Released1979 (1979)
RecordedMay 1979 (1979-05)
StudioTalent Studio
Oslo, Norway
GenreJazz
Length45:04
LabelECM 1148
ProducerManfred Eicher
John Surman chronology
Sonatinas
(1978)
Upon Reflection
(1979)
The Amazing Adventures of Simon Simon
(1981)
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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]

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Review scores
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AllMusicStarStarStarStarHalf star[2]
The Penguin Guide to JazzStarStarStar[3]
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Track listing

All tracks are written by John Surman.

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Side one
No.TitleLength
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
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Side two
No.TitleLength
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
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