Coruscating is an album by English saxophonist John Surman recorded in January 1999 and released by ECM September the following year. Surman is backed by bassist Chris Laurence and string quartet Trans4mation, consisting violinists Rita Manning and Keith Pascoe, violist Bill Hawkes, and cellist Nick Cooper.ECM discography accessed October 4, 2011
Reception The AllMusic review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 4½ stars, stating, "Coruscating is one of the finer moments in an already stellar career. Coruscating's mood and timbre is delicate, mysterious, and gentle, but its musical reach is muscular and wide."
Track listing All compositions by John Surman.
"At Dusk" – 2:20 "Dark Corners" – 5:01 "Stone Flower" – 5:53 "Moonless Midnight" – 7:37 "Winding Passages" – 6:49 "An Illusive Shadow" – 9:28 "Crystal Walls" – 9:53 "For the Moment" – 6:56
Personnel
Musicians John Surman – soprano and baritone saxophones, bass and contrabass clarinets Chris Laurence – double bass Trans4mation Rita Manning, Keith Pascoe – violins Bill Hawkes – viola Nick Cooper – cello
Technical personnel Manfred Eicher – producer Markus Heiland – engineer Sandro Kancheli – layout Dieter Rehm – cover photos Roberto Masotti – liner photo John Surman – liner notes
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