WESTERN FRONT – Concert by Günter Christmann and Detlef Schönenberg

Description:

Günter Christmann (trombone, cello, double bass) and Detlef Schönenberg (percussion) performed a free jazz concert in the Grand Luxe Hall.

Produced by Ken Pickering.

Audio documentation is available upon request.

Seen in black and white, a performer plays a trombone behind a microphone on a stand. The background is filled with other instruments.

Seen in black and white, a performer plays a trombone in the foreground, out of focus. In the back, another performer plays a drum set against a white background.

Seen in black and white, a performer plays a trombone in the foreground, out of focus. In the back, another performer plays an elaborate drum set against a white background.

Seen in black and white, a performer plays a trombone in the foreground, as another performer swings a drumstick above an elaborate drum set.

Seen in black and white, a performer plays a cello behind a microphone on a stand. A spotlight illuminates their body in motion.

Seen in black and white, a performer plays an elaborate drum set in front of a white background. Five drums and four cymbals encompass their surroundings, with more instruments attached in the back.

Seen in black and white, a performer plays the cello against a white background.

Seen in black and white, a performer plays an elaborate drum set with sixteen cymbals and multiple drums attached.

Related People

Ken Pickering (Producer)

Captions:

Günter Christmann performing at Western Front, photo documentation, Apr 12, 1981.
Detlef Schönenberg and Günter Christmann performing at Western Front, photo documentation, Apr 12, 1981.
Detlef Schönenberg and Günter Christmann performing at Western Front, photo documentation, Apr 12, 1981.
Detlef Schönenberg and Günter Christmann performing at Western Front, photo documentation, Apr 12, 1981.
Günter Christmann performing at Western Front, photo documentation, Apr 12, 1981.
Detlef Schönenberg performing at Western Front, photo documentation, Apr 12, 1981.
Günter Christmann performing at Western Front, photo documentation, Apr 12, 1981.
Detlef Schönenberg performing at Western Front, photo documentation, Apr 12, 1981.

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