We learn from the expansive ‘Flashpoints and Undercurrents’ that John Surman’s journey to great heights in jazz was underway very early on.

By painting impressionistic portraits out of cues and basic figures for ‘Words Unspoken,’ John Surman got the best contributions from his quartet.

‘Invisible Threads’ offered me the first chance to listen to saxophonist and clarinet player John Surman in a long time – and all I can say is, “wow.”