In 1976, bassist Charles Mingus was suffering from a degenerative condition which had left him part-paralysed and unable to play or compose in a conventional manner. He still had a mind full of ...
The volumes of Joni Mitchell’s glorious vault-clearing series of “Archives” boxed sets are organized by musical eras, and the first three were relatively tidy: the folkie ‘60s; the “Ladies of the ...
Other Facts: Taught herself to play guitar, ukulele and dulcimer. She is known for her difficult musical compositions, alternative guitar tunings and uncommon chord changes. Has won eight Grammy ...
Joni Mitchell’s next deep dive into her archives will focus on the singer-songwriter’s decades-long exploration into jazz music. While the majority of the songs on Joni’s Jazz are plucked from ...
This is FRESH AIR. A new anthology of recordings by composer, singer, guitarist, pianist and painter Joni Mitchell is called "Joni's Jazz." She's pictured on the cover alongside friends and star ...
Boogie Stop Shuffle (interlude); God Must Be a Boogie Man; A Chair in the Sky; Duke's Choice (interlude); The Wolf That Lives in Lindsey; Sweet Sucker Dance; I'se a Muggin' (interlude); Self-Portrait ...
Taught herself to play guitar, ukulele and dulcimer. She is known for her difficult musical compositions, alternative guitar tunings and uncommon chord changes. Nominated for 18 Grammy Awards and won ...