''Upon Reflection'' is a
solo album
An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual 78 rpm records co ...
by English saxophonist
John Surman
John Douglas Surman (born 30 August 1944) is an English jazz saxophone, bass clarinet, and synthesizer player, and composer of free jazz and modal jazz, often using themes from folk music. He has composed and performed music for dance performanc ...
recorded in May 1979 and released on
ECM later that same year.
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Reception
The
AllMusic
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review by
Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars, calling it "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."
[Yanow, S]
Allmusic Review
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Track listing
Personnel
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John Surman
John Douglas Surman (born 30 August 1944) is an English jazz saxophone, bass clarinet, and synthesizer player, and composer of free jazz and modal jazz, often using themes from folk music. He has composed and performed music for dance performanc ...
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soprano saxophone,
baritone saxophone,
bass clarinet,
synthesizer
References
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ECM Records albums
John Surman albums
1979 albums
Albums produced by Manfred Eicher