mikeweil Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 (edited) Gisela von Eicken was married to conga player Michel Smithe (a Cal Tjader sideman in the early 1970's) and the partner of bassist Fred Hopkins for 20 years to his death. Click here for an interview with photos of her jewelry and other works including her portraits of both musicians. Very intersting jewelry, I must say. Edited January 25, 2005 by mikeweil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Fred wrote GvE for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man with the Golden Arm Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 Gisela found inspiration in Fred's music. She would sit by candlelight at a small table in the jazz club where Fred was playing, and with her pliers and wire, she would weave the flame-bright, molten-like metal, working and listening. now that's an art studio! thanks for posting, mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted January 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 Her portrait of Michael Smithe: ... and her portrait of Fred Hopkins: Judging from the paintings she made for a hotel, she really loves jazz: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted January 26, 2005 Report Share Posted January 26, 2005 She seemed to be a very nice, warm person the few times I was around. Fred seemed devoted to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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