John Surman: a lust for life

Stuart Nicholson
Thursday, August 8, 2024

As the veteran saxophonist John Surman announces his retirement from touring on the eve of his 80th birthday and the release of a new album, Words Unspoken, Stuart Nicholson meets up with the great man and discovers a musician with an undimmed zest for living

John Surman (photo: Studio Fugsleth)
John Surman (photo: Studio Fugsleth)

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