THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

John Surman

British saxophonist and clarinetist

John Surman has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists August 30, 1944 in Tavistock, United Kingdom.

Born

August 30, 1944

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Tavistock, United Kingdom
Professions
recording artist, musician, composer, clarinetist, saxophonist, jazz musician
Citizenship
United Kingdom

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: August 30, 1944 (johnsurman.com) or August 20, 1944 (Integrated Authority File).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

More about John Surman

Family

Spouse
Karin Krog

Official links & social profiles

All birth date sources

A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was John Surman born?

John Surman was born in Tavistock, United Kingdom.