Let's make this birthday one to remember.

81 years old (Born on August 30, 1944)

Happy Birthday, John Surman! May your day be as smooth and timeless as your legendary saxophone solos. From pioneering The Trio and the groundbreaking S.O.S., you've always known how to jazz things up—literally. Your quartet with John Taylor remains a masterclass in musical brilliance, proving that when it comes to jazz, you're truly sax-ceptional.

Here's wishing you another year filled with improvisation, innovation, and plenty of applause-worthy moments. Keep hitting those high notes—both on stage and in life—and remember: age is just a number; great jazz is forever. Cheers to you, maestro!