The Amazing Adventures of Simon Simon
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.[1]
Track list
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| 1. | "Pt. 1: Nestor's Saga (The Tale of the Ancient)" | Surman | 10:51 |
| 2. | "Pt. 2: The Buccaneers" | Surman | 4:03 |
| 3. | "Pt. 3: Kentish Hunting (Lady Margaret's Air)" | Traditional | 3:01 |
| 4. | "Pt. 4: The Pilgrim's Way (To the Seventeen Walls)" | DeJohnette, Surman | 5:49 |
| 5. | "Pt. 5: Within the Halls of Neptune" | Surman | 4:00 |
| 6. | "Pt. 6: Phoenix and the Fire" | DeJohnette, Surman | 6:18 |
| 7. | "Pt. 7: Fide et Amore (By Faith and Love)" | DeJohnette, Surman | 4:50 |
| 8. | "Pt. 8: Merry Pranks (The Jester's Song)" | Surman | 2:56 |
| 9. | "Pt. 9: A Fitting Epitaph" | DeJohnette, Surman | 3:22 |
| Total length: | 44:35 |
Credits
- 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
Reception
References
- ↑ Thorgerson, Storm; Powell, Aubrey (1999). 100 Best Album Covers. London: DK Adult. ISBN 978-0-7894-4951-1.
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