Opening night of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival June 21st, 1996
I asked Bill Buckingham to be the original producer of "SMILE" in May of 1996.
After one of the studio sessions in June, he took me across the bay and up Grouse Mountain with him. He was doing sound for Skywalk's performance.
Incidently, Bill produced the 'Skywalk' albums as well, and still is their concert sound guy.
'SKYWALK' Personnel
Miles Black - Keyboards
Bill Buckingham - Soundman
Kat Hendrikse - Drums
Tom Keenlyside - Saxes & flute
Jim McGillveray - Percussion
Harris VanBerkel - Guitar
Rene Worst - Bass
Listen up to Skywalk's 'The Bohemians'
Arriving at the tram station
Riding the tram up Grouse with Vancouver in the background
The Grouse ski lift
Harris and Bill heading to the tent stage up ahead after the tram ride
Whew! A fair trek, but a beautiful one and there's the tent stage up ahead
Setting up...
Bill (left) checking out the sound board
Miles getting a sound check with Bill at the board 'way back there
Tuning up...
Miles Black, Rene Worst, Tom Keenlyside & Harris VanBerkel
Bill (far right) at the board during a set
Tom Keenlyside
I was more than happy that Bill acquired the exceptional talents of Tom and Jim McGillveray for "SMILE"
Tom & Harris wailin'...
The night ended with another beautiful Grouse Mountain sunset
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