April 8 and 9, 1978. David Rosenboom (piano, electronics, violin), Jacqueline Humbert (vocals), and Sam Ashley (voice) performing “Songs of J. Jasmine” at Western Front, a performance venue in Vancouver.
All but two of the songs performed were written by Jacqueline Humbert (aka J. Jasmine) in collaboration with David Rosenboom for the album “J. Jasmine - My New Music.” One song on the album, “Rented Car, Painted Woman, Borrowed Time,” was written by their friend, experimental filmmaker George Manupelli. Another, “Oasis In the Air,” was written later for the film “Almost Crying”, written and directed by Manupelli. The album was originally created for the 16th Ann Arbor Film Festival arranged by Manupelli. All the songs were subsequently rereleased in vinyl, CD, and digital forms, most recently by Unseen Worlds Records (New York).
The performance on April 8th was comprised of two sets: a solo improvisation by David Rosenboom and the trio performing the songs “Wild About the Lady,” “Clear Light,” “Androgyny,” and “Younger Lady.” On April 9th, the trio performed “Oasis In the Air,” “Broke and Blue,” “Grand Canyon Heartache,” “Rented Car, Painted Woman, Borrowed Time,” “Androgyny (return),” and “Strong Arms.”
Source: Western Front legacy website
David Rosenboom, Jacqueline Humbert (a.k.a. J. Jasmine), and Sam Ashley
Jacqueline Humbert (a.k.a. J. Jasmine)
David Rosenboom
Sam Ashley, wearing suite designed by Jacqueline Humbert
Jacqueline Humbert (a.k.a. J. Jasmine) and Sam Ashley
David Rosenboom