John Surman
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Summary
John Surman was born on August 30, 1944[1], in Tavistock[2]. He has worked as a clarinetist[3], composer[4], jazz musician[5], saxophonist[6], and musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (861 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: August 20, 1944[9]
- Spouse: Karin Krog[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Occupation: recording artist[12]
- Award received: Spellemann Award for jazz record of the year[13], Paul Acket Award[14], BBC Jazz Awards[15]
- Member of: The Trio[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Genre: jazz[18], experimental rock[19], swing[20]
- Record label: ECM Records[21], Dawn Records[22], Island Records[23], Deram[24]
- Discography: John Surman discography[25]
- Commons category: John Surman[26]
- Residence: Norway[27]
- Family name: Surman[28]
- Given name: John[29]
- Official website: http://www.johnsurman.com[30]
- Instrument: bass clarinet[31], saxophone[32], clarinet[33], soprano saxophone[34], baritone saxophone[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Start of work period: 1960[37]
Why It Matters
John Surman has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was John Surman born?
John Surman was born in Tavistock[2].
Who was John Surman married to?
John Surman's spouses include Karin Krog[10].
What did John Surman do for work?
John Surman worked as a clarinetist[3], composer[4], jazz musician[5], saxophonist[6], and musician[7].
What awards did John Surman receive?
Honors received include Spellemann Award for jazz record of the year[13], Paul Acket Award[14], and BBC Jazz Awards[15].