Lee / Palmer / Bennett — Something Else! / Watch it Burn! — Sept. 25, 2021 — Bayfront, Hamilton, ON
Zula Presents
Something Else! Festival / Watch it Burn! Series
September 25, 2021
Bayfront Park
Hamilton, ON
LEE / PALMER / BENNETT
Hamilton “chamber jazz” trio with its lineup of tenor & soprano saxophone (CONNOR BENNETT), electric guitar (CHRIS PALMER) and double bass (DAVID LEE), has made a special niche for itself in Hamilton’s expanding new music scene… performing music by Bill Smith Ensemble, bringing things full-circle in a way, as David Lee was the bassist in the trio with the co-producer of the film Bill Smith, in the 80s. David was also involved in the making of the film.
Videographer / Editor: Arturo Jimenez
This event was made possible with kind support from Canada Council for the Arts, Canadian Heritage, & the City of Hamilton.
[This seventh in-person sliver of a festival day of our 2021 Something Else! Festival Series at the Bay, merged with a Watch it Burn! event, is based around IMAGINE THE SOUND, a magnificent documentary film about some centre figures in free jazz, co-produced, directed by RON MANN (co-produced with Bill Smith), Mann was present for a question & answer period. Hamilton free jazz chamber trio LEE / PALMER / BENNETT interpreted some Bill Smith Ensemble music. Trombonist SCOTT THOMSON played a solo set with Bill Dixon in mind. The inimitable BRODIE WEST QUINTET graced our stage for the first time. The rich, multi-layered blues experience that was THE SPOKES returned and was also joined by LEE / PALMER / BENNETT for some non-linear, exciting blues excursions. ]
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