WESTERN FRONT – Concert by N.A.M.E.

Description:

To conclude their cross-Canada tour with German trombonist Gunther Christmann, N.A.M.E. performed two-sets in the Grand Luxe Hall that interfaced composition and improvisation. The concert featured Bill Smith (soprano saxophones, alto clarinet); David Lee (string bass, cello); David Prentice (violin) and Gunter Christmann (trombone, conductor), as well as additional orchestra members.

Video documentation is available upon request.

A black-and-white photo of four musicians performing in a line in the Grand Luxe Hall: Gunter Christmann on trombone, David Prentice on violin, Bill Smith on soprano saxophone, and David Lee on cello.

A black-and-white photo of David Prentice playing violin, Bill Smith playing soprano saxophone, and David Lee playing cello. They stand in a line in the Grand Luxe Hall. Microphones and chairs are set up around the performance space. A projector screen is pulled down behind the musicians.

A black-and-white photo of David Prentice playing violin, Bill Smith playing soprano saxophone, and David Lee playing cello. Two audience members can be seen sitting along the wall of the Grand Luxe Hall.

A black-and-white photo of Gunter Christmann holding his trombone. A drum kit is set up behind him, and a wooden folding chair is open in front of him, where a piece of paper and a bowl are positioned. A small bottle of beer and a cylindrical metal object are on the floor near his feet. He wears glasses and is dressed in a T-shirt, long dark pants, and leather shoes.

Related People

Günter Christmann (Musician)
David Lee (Musician)
David Prentice (Musician)
Bill Smith (Musician)

Captions:

Gunter Christmann, David Prentice, Bill Smith, and David Lee performing as N.A.M.E., photo documentation, Oct 27, 1979.
David Prentice, Bill Smith, and David Lee performing as N.A.M.E., photo documentation, Oct 27, 1979.
David Prentice, Bill Smith, and David Lee performing as N.A.M.E., photo documentation, Oct 27, 1979.
Gunter Christmann performing with N.A.M.E., photo documentation, Oct 27, 1979.

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