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It's finally here! Out now, the JONI MITCHELL ARCHIVES, VOL. 4: THE ASYLUM YEARS (1976-1980) culls previously unissued material from original stereo reels, cassette tapes, CD-Rs, and even a radio broadcast. Newly mixed tracks came from multi-track tapes, while a handful of hi-res digital tracks have been sourced from the Bob Dylan Archives. More information here
This year, Rhino’s will be releasing a special Record Store Day Black Friday LP of Joni's Hejira Demos on 180g Black vinyl. This title will be available on November 29 at participating indie music retailers. These demos are included currently in the Archives 4 boxed CD set. More details to follow.
Throughout the latter half of the seventies, Joni continued to creatively break ground with her fearless and fluid exploration of jazz. Rather than tread the same path, she challenged and reinvented her style with a folk fusion like no other. Ascending to an unrivaled sonic peak, this innovative sound took shape across the gold-certified Hejira [1976], the gold-certified double-LP Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter [1977], her collaboration with Charles Mingus entitled Mingus [1979], and live album Shadows and Light [1980]. Channeling the thrill and excitement of these records, she delves even further into this season on Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980), releasing on October 4, 2024 via Rhino Records. More information here
After The Hissing Of Summer Lawns tour, Joni retreated to Neil Young’s beach house to recover. Eager to travel but undecided about a destination, Mitchell was unexpectedly invited on a cross-country road trip with friends. It was one of three road trips she took between 1975 and 1976 and the beginning of a period defined by wanderlust, both in her physical travels and musical exploration. This transformative phase is the focal point of The Asylum Albums (1976-1980), the next release in the Joni Mitchell Archives series.
The new collection showcases Mitchell at her most daring across Hejira (1976), Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter (1977), Mingus (1979), and the live album Shadows and Light (1980). Renowned audio engineer Bernie Grundman remastered all four releases included in this boxed set from the original flat analog master tapes.
The Asylum Albums (1976-1980) will be available on June 21 from Rhino as a 5-CD set, a limited edition (5,000 copies) 6-LP version pressed on 180-gram vinyl, and digitally. Pre-order both collections here. The newly remastered version of “Coyote” from Hejira is available today digitally. Listen here.
Rhino’s acclaimed The Asylum Albums (1972-1975) boxed set from 2022 returns as part of the ongoing Quadio series. The Asylum Albums (1972-1975) [Quadio] features remastered Hi-Res Stereo, Dolby Atmos mixes by Grammy® Award Winning producer Ken Caillat and Claus Trelby, and Quad Mixes of For The Roses (1972), Court And Spark (1974), Miles Of Aisles (1974), and The Hissing Of Summer Lawns (1975). A brand new 2023 Quad Mix of For The Roses was done by Bruce Botnick. The collection is available today on 4 Blu-ray discs. More information here
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In celebration of the legendary Joni Mitchell and her upcoming performances at the Hollywood Bowl, Musichead Gallery is proud to present All Sides Now: A Joni Mitchell Photography Exhibition capturing the many sides of this trailblazing singer-songwriter. Running from Oct 10 to Oct 21, 2024, the exhibition offers a rare opportunity to experience Joni’s evolution through the lenses of twelve acclaimed photographers:
- Norman Seeff
- Jim Marshall
- Baron Wolman
- Allan Tannenbaum
- Robert M. Knight
- Jay Blakesberg
- Jack Robinson
- Sherry Rayn Barnett
- Steve Rapport
- Alec Byrne
- Larry Hulst
- David Gahr
From her early folk days to her artistic reinventions, this curated display includes behind the scene candids, captivating portraits, and live performance photographs, highlighting her lasting cultural impact and undeniable presence. This exhibition is a must-see for Joni Mitchell fans and music lovers alike. We welcome you to our gallery to celebrate the many sides of Joni. More information here
A day early for the great artist's birthday but we'll celebrate just the same! Joni's Soul began as a collaboration between much admired ‘from-the-heart’ singer Gina Foster and world-class guitarist Ronnie Johnson, attracting some of the UK's finest players with a shared love for the musician they consider the greatest singer/songwriter of the last half century. Coyote, Hejira, Edith and the Kingpin, The Hissing of Summer Lawns, A Case of You, Trouble Child, Help Me and Gina Foster’s gorgeous version of Both Sides Now – it’s through songs like these that the band explore the unique song writing and gift of performance Joni Mitchell revealed in her iconic albums Blue, Court and Spark, Hejira, The Hissing of Summer Lawns and beyond. More information here
“No one comes closer to the spirit of Joni’s music than Robin Adler.”
- Max Bennett, bassist with Joni Mitchell 1973 -76
Robin Adler, and her husband, guitarist Dave Blackburn, have devoted the last 18 years to exploring the fascinating music of the iconic Joni Mitchell, through its many incarnations over the decades.
Together with their band, named Mutts of the Planet after a lyric line in one of Mitchell’s songs, Adler and Blackburn have performed six of Joni’s albums in their entirety, and released two albums of their own of original arrangements. Robin is widely known around the world as one of the premier vocalists to perform Joni Mitchell’s work.
Joining Robin and Dave will be keyboardist Barnaby Finch, Jim Reeves on bass, and Leonard Patton on percussion and backing vocals. More information here
Joni Mitchell is one of the most beloved singer-songwriters of all time. A music icon whose work continues to inspire generations of artists. Joni celebrates her 81st Birthday on Nov. 7, 2024. Join us for an unforgettable evening of Joni Mitchell classics featuring all Portland based local talent! More information here
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