Road to Saint Ives

by John Surman

Road to Saint Ives cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1990
  • Label: ECM
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 53:18
  • Community rating: 3.95/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A deeply evocative, entirely solo recording by the British jazz instrumentalist, heavily inspired by the landscapes of Cornwall. Utilizing multi-tracked saxophones, bass clarinet, and synthesizers, Surman crafts a sweeping, almost cinematic suite that perfectly captures the pristine ECM Records aesthetic.

Genres

Descriptors: Avant Garde, Fusion, avant-garde

Tracklist

  1. Polperro (2:06)
  2. Tintagel (12:10)
  3. Trethevy Quoit (0:53)
  4. Rame Head (4:39)
  5. Mevagissey (6:50)
  6. Lostwithiel (1:25)
  7. Perranporth (1:58)
  8. Bodmin Moor (6:40)
  9. Kelly Bray (1:22)
  10. Piperspool (5:08)
  11. Marazion (2:35)
  12. Bedruthan Steps (7:28)

Credits

  • John Surman - primary artist, bass clarinet, baritone saxophone, soprano saxophone, keyboards, percussion, composed by
  • Ingema Reuter - artwork [cover graphic]

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