Blue Tales in Time

May 9, 1981
Field:

Concert, Performance

Location:

Western Front

Description:

Paul Cram (tenor saxophone) performed his free jazz work Blue Tales in Time (1981) with Lisle Ellis (bass); Paul Plimley (piano, vibraphone); and Gregg Simpson (drums).

Audio documentation available upon request.
Artist Paul Cram stands holding a clarinet while fixing his moustache. He is on a stage, with a drum kit behind him and lights flooding from the top of the image.
Paul Plimley plays the xylophone with vigour. His lips are pursed and he holds a mallet in each hand, while looking concentrated at the instrument.
Gregg Simpson sits behind a drumkit with one drumstick raised, ready to play. He has a moustache and wears a black button down shirt.

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