Invisible Nature

Invisible Nature
Live album by John Surman & Jack DeJohnette
Released	2002
Recorded	November 1999
Venue	Tampere Jazz Happening JazzFest Berlin
Genre	Jazz
Length	75:10
Label	ECM ECM 1796
Producer	Manfred Eicher
John Surman chronology
Coruscating (1999) Invisible Nature (2002) Free and Equal (2001)
Jack DeJohnette chronology
Oneness (1997) Invisible Nature (2002) Music from the Hearts of the Masters (2005)

Invisible Nature is a live album by English jazz saxophonist John Surman and American jazz drummer Jack DeJohnette recorded at Tampere Jazz Happening and JazzFest Berlin in November 1999 and released on ECM in 2002.[1]

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars, stating, "The performances are atmospheric, with both players utilizing electronics in spots while retaining their own musical personalities. Surman has long been a very flexible and mostly laid-back player, while DeJohnette also has the ability to fit in almost anywhere. Rather than individual melodies or solos, this CD is most notable for its overall feel and the blend between these two unique musicians."[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[3]

Track listing

All compositions by John Surman and Jack DeJohnette.

1. "Mysterium" – 15:57
2. "Rising Tide" – 9:32
3. "Outback Spirits" – 12:30
4. "Underground Movement" – 9:45
5. "Ganges Groove" – 6:36
6. "Fair Trade" – 11:21
7. "Song for World Forgiveness" – 9:29

Personnel

• John Surman – soprano and baritone saxophones, bass clarinet, synthesizer
• Jack DeJohnette – drums, electronic percussion, piano

References

1. ECM discography accessed 6 October 2011
2. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed 6 October 2011
3. Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1365. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.