John Surman is a British jazz composer, saxophonist, and clarinetist, born in 1944 in the UK. He is known as one of the leading artists of the ECM Records label and as a composer of film and theater scores. John Surman pioneered the use of the baritone saxophone and bass clarinet as solo instruments, which distinguishes him from other jazz performers. His work spans both contemporary jazz and film music. John Surman contribution to the development of jazz has made him a key figure in the genre.

• Genres: Джаз, Музыка из фильмов, Современный джаз
• Country: United Kingdom
• Language: English