Jazz artist John Surman to perform in Istanbul

Saxophone, clarinet, and synthesizer virtuoso John Surman will be accompanied at the CRR concert by Rob Waring (vibraphone), Rob Luft (guitar), and Thomas Strønen (drums).

The concert will feature tracks from Surman's new album, 'Words Unspoken,' released under the ECM label.

Consisting of ten compositions, the album reflects Surman's profound musical understanding and versatility.

WHO IS JOHN SURMAN?

In the first decade of his career, British musician John Surman produced works and performed on recordings in the fields of free jazz and modal jazz that will always be remembered.

He became one of the most important names in British jazz, but over time, he gained recognition as one of the significant musical masters and composers who expanded the boundaries of jazz with his broad and diverse work, including the use of folk music themes, classical music, and film scores.

Surman was born in Tavistock, Devon, England. He first gained recognition in the mid-1960s playing baritone saxophone in the Mike Westbrook Band, and was soon heard playing soprano saxophone and bass clarinet regularly. He made his first record under his own name in 1966.

In 1969, he formed The Trio with two foreign American musicians, bassist Barre Phillips and drummer Stu Martin. In the mid-1970s, he founded S.O.S., one of the earliest all-saxophone jazz groups, alongside alto saxophonist Mike Osborne and tenor saxophonist Alan Skidmore.

During this early period, he also recorded with saxophonist Ronnie Scott, one of the greatest masters of the electric guitar John McLaughlin, and trombonist Albert Mangelsdorff.

He began experimenting with synthesizers in 1972. That year, he recorded 'Westering Home,' the first of several solo projects where he was the only performer through overdubbing.

His 1979 release 'Upon Reflection' was the first fruit of a long-standing collaboration with ECM, one of the most important modern jazz labels of all time, which continues to this day.

Having pursued sonic exploration across various musical genres and styles, the master did not remain confined to jazz; he produced film scores, composed for string quartets, and performed with synthesizers.

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