Earthworks 1 / Yes
A last Yes trip to Japan in March is preceded by Earthworks German dates.
In a German hotel room Bill takes a call from manager Mark Fenwick to the effect that Alan White has been detained by the Japanese authorities, and Bill may have to play the show, including all Alan’s material, on his own. A panicky amount of argument, listening to tapes, and wriggling, turns out to be unnecessary, as White appears on time at the first gig, a nasty moment narrowly averted.
Earthworks reconvenes in North America immediately after Japan, and again in July for the trans-Canada Jazz festivals. These trips are only marginally unprofitable, but their frequency is beginning to rack up a substantial bill at E.G. Management.