John Surman and Jack DeJohnette first played together in 1968, but didn't make a duo album together until The Amazing Adventures of Simon Simon in 1981. Immediately recognised as a special album it won the Record of the Year Award in Jazz Forum's Readers Poll. The press was equally enthusiastic.
Down Beat: "Unrestrained delight! The stunning Adventures of Simon Simon shatters through several stylistic barriers in the most swingful of fashions and goes right to the heart of modern musical artistry 5 stars."
Personnel: John Surman (soprano and baritone saxophones, bass clarinet, synthesizer); Jack DeJohnette (drums, congas, electric piano)