The Amazing Adventures of Simon Simon

The Amazing Adventures of Simon Simon
Cover
Studio album by John Surman
Released 1981
Recorded 1981
Genre Jazz
Length 44:35
Label ECM
Producer Manfred Eicher
John Surman chronology
Upon Reflection
(1979)Upon Reflection1979
The Amazing Adventures of Simon Simon
(1981)
Such Winters of Memory
(1983)Such Winters of Memory1983
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz[2]

The Amazing Adventures of Simon Simon is an album by John Surman and Jack DeJohnette. It was recorded in January 1981 at the Talent Studio, Oslo. The album cover is chosen by Storm Thorgerson as one of 100 best album covers.[3]

Track list

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Pt. 1: Nestor's Saga (The Tale of the Ancient)"Surman10:51
2."Pt. 2: The Buccaneers"Surman4:03
3."Pt. 3: Kentish Hunting (Lady Margaret's Air)"Traditional3:01
4."Pt. 4: The Pilgrim's Way (To the Seventeen Walls)"DeJohnette, Surman5:49
5."Pt. 5: Within the Halls of Neptune"Surman4:00
6."Pt. 6: Phoenix and the Fire"DeJohnette, Surman6:18
7."Pt. 7: Fide et Amore (By Faith and Love)"DeJohnette, Surman4:50
8."Pt. 8: Merry Pranks (The Jester's Song)"Surman2:56
9."Pt. 9: A Fitting Epitaph"DeJohnette, Surman3:22
Total length:44:35

Personnel

  • John Surman: baritone saxophone, soprano saxophone, bass clarinet, synthesizer
  • Jack DeJohnette: drums, congas, electric piano
  • Artwork design: Susan Nash
  • Engineer: Jan Erik Kongshaug
  • Photography: Christian Vogt, Gérard Amsellem

References

  1. "The Amazing Adventures of Simon Simon Review at Allmusic".
  2. Richard Cook and Brian Morton, The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD, LP & Cassette (Penguin, 1992: ISBN 978-0-14-015364-4).
  3. Thorgerson, Storm; Powell, Aubrey (1999). 100 Best Album Covers. London: DK Adult. ISBN 978-0-7894-4951-1.


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