John Surman

January 9, 2024
Saxophonist

Quick Facts

John Surman
Full Name John Surman
Occupation Saxophonist
Date Of Birth Aug 30, 1944(1944-08-30)
Age 80
Birthplace Tavistock
Country United Kingdom
Birth City England
Horoscope Leo

John Surman Biography

Name John Surman
Birthday Aug 30
Birth Year 1944
Place Of Birth Tavistock
Home Town England
Birth Country United Kingdom
Birth Sign Leo

John Surman is one of the most popular and richest Saxophonist who was born on August 30, 1944 in Tavistock, England, United Kingdom. The founder of The Trio and S.O.S. One of the first all-saxophone jazz bands. He also started the quartet together with Founder of The Trio and S.O.S., one of the earliest all-saxophone jazz groups. He also founded a quartet with John Taylor, among other jazz greats., along with other jazz legends.

He has worked in the past with He has collaborated with Gil Evans..

His birthplace was Tavistock, Devon in England.

John Surman Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Saxophonist
House Living in own house.

John Surman is one of the richest Saxophonist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, John Surman 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started his career playing the baritone saxophone with Mike Westbrook Band. Mike Westbrook Band in the late 1960s.

He experimented with synthesized and overdubbing music before and he recorded an album called Westering Home in 1972 without any other musicians.

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Facts & Trivia

John Ranked on the list of most popular Saxophonist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. John Surman celebrates birthday on August 30 of every year.

Top Facts about John Surman

  1. John Surman is an English jazz saxophonist and composer.
  2. He was born in 1944 in Tavistock, Devon, England.
  3. Surman has released over 30 albums as a leader.
  4. He has collaborated with many notable musicians including Karin Krog and Jack DeJohnette.
  5. Surman plays multiple instruments including soprano, baritone, and bass clarinet.
  6. He received the Ivor Novello Award for Jazz Composition in 1987.
  7. Surman was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1999 for his services to music.
  8. His music combines elements of jazz, folk, and classical music.
  9. Surman has performed at major festivals around the world including Montreux Jazz Festival and North Sea Jazz Festival.
  10. He continues to tour and record new music today at age 77.

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