The Amazing Adventures of Simon Simon is an album by British saxophonist John Surman—featuring drummer Jack DeJohnette—recorded in January 1981 and released on ECM later that year.
Reception
The album cover was chosen by designer Storm Thorgerson as one of 100 best album covers.[4]
Track list
All tracks are written by John Surman except as noted
No.
Title
Writer(s)
Length
1.
"Part I: Nestor's Saga (The Tale of the Ancient)"
10:51
2.
"Part II: The Buccaneers"
4:03
3.
"Part III: Kentish Hunting (Lady Margaret's Air)"
Traditional
John Surman (arr.)
3:01
4.
"Part IV: The Pilgrim's Way (To the Seventeen Walls)"
Surman
Jack DeJohnette
5:49
5.
"Part V: Within the Halls of Neptune"
4:00
6.
"Part VI: Phoenix and the Fire"
Surman
DeJohnette
6:18
7.
"Part VII: Fide et Amore (By Faith and Love)"
Surman
DeJohnette
4:50
8.
"Part VIII: Merry Pranks (The Jester's Song)"
2:56
9.
"Part IX: A Fitting Epitaph"
3:22
Total length:
44:35
Personnel
John Surman – baritone saxophone, soprano saxophone, bass clarinet, synthesizer
