Name: Invisible Threads
Brand: John Surman

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6711317

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Limited edition

Release date

2018-01-19

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0602567113171

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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John Surman

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Jazz

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ECM Records, also known as "The Creative Label," is a German independent label that was co-founded by producer Manfred Eicher, Manfred Scheffner, and Karl Egger in Munich (Pasing) in 1969. With the label code LC 2516 / LC 02516, ECM stands for Edition of Contemporary Music and focuses on jazz and Western classical music. They showcase both acoustic and electronic artists who produce eclectic versions of contemporary music.

ECM's extensive catalog features a wide range of genres, from contemporary works by renowned composers like Steve Reich, Arvo Pärt, and Philip Glass to experimental and electronic jazz from artists such as Nils Petter Molvær, Pat Metheny Group, and Jan Garbarek. Over the past 40+ years, ECM has released more than 1500 recordings that have been acclaimed for their exceptional music quality, creative production techniques, and outstanding sound.

Although an independent label, ECM titles are distributed by Universal Music Group (UMG) in the US, Japan, and throughout Europe. However, they have also collaborated with other distributors over the years. Notably during the period when Polydor distributed ECM products in Germany; [l447694] was used for pressing identified by a CP suffix on labels and runouts. Afterward,[l25946] became their primary distributor.

John Surman is an English jazz musician and composer known for his mastery of multiple instruments including the baritone and soprano saxophone, alto, contra-bass, bass clarinet, recorders, piano, and synthesizer. Born on August 30th, 1944 in Tavistock, Devon, Surman has established himself as a versatile artist with a wide range of musical talents.

In 2013, Surman's album "Songs About This And That" earned him the prestigious Spellemannprisen (Norwegian Grammy) for best jazz album. This recognition further solidified his reputation as one of the most accomplished jazz musicians of his time.

Surman's unique style and innovative approach to music have drawn comparisons to other notable artists such as *Misha Alperin*, *Bobo Stenson Trio*, *Arild Andersen*, *Trygve Seim*, and many others. His ability to seamlessly blend different instruments and genres sets him apart from his contemporaries.

Saxophonist and clarinettist John Surman is often characterized as a quintessentially English improviser and composer, and hints of folk music and a pastoral ambience are attributes of his music on well-loved albums like 'The Road to Saint Ives' or his last ECM recording, 'Saltash Bells'. Yet Surman also has a long history of working with musicians from other countries and cultures, players united by such invisible threads as a shared feeling for melody that transcends the idioms. John Surman met pianist Nelson Ayres - known to aficionados of Brazilian jazz for his work with Airto Moreira, Milton Nascimento and Banda Pau Brasil - while on tour in South America. In Oslo, Surman came to know and appreciate the playing of Rob Waring, expatriate US vibraphonist (recently heard on ECM with Mats Eilertsen). The three musicians come together to play a new programme of Surman originals - plus Nelson Ayres's "Summer Song" - in a session recorded at Oslo's Rainbow studio in July 2017, produced by Manfred Eicher. Personnel: John Surman (soprano and baritone saxophones, bass clarinet), Nelson Ayres (piano), Rob Waring (vibraphone, marimba)

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