It makes a lot of sense that Joni Mitchell’s musical career eventually shifted towards jazz. Mitchell started as one of the most important folk trailblazers of her time. She paved new roads and ...

IN 1979 JONI Mitchell was at the pinnacle of her extraordinary powers—but, looking at her career trajectory, you wouldn’t have known it. After what looked like a major commercial breakthrough in 1974, ...

Documents Joni Mitchell's historic 1979 tour backed by an all-star band of jazz-fusion musicians. Filmed at Santa Barbara County Bowl and intercut with classic film clips and original footage to give ...

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 ...

Joni Mitchell’s 1976-80 era has been remastered for a new box set, in vinyl, CD, and digital editions. The Asylum Albums (1976-1980) compiles Hejira, Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter, Mingus, and the live ...

Joni Mitchell’s astonishing artistry — and her refusal to compromise — made me a fan for life. As she approaches her 80th birthday, there is so much to celebrate. If I’d written this piece about Joni ...

Meet the talented cast and crew behind 'Joni Mitchell: Shadows and Light (1980)' on Moviefone. Explore detailed bios, filmographies, and the creative team's insights. Dive into the heart of this movie ...

As sideman, bandleader or composer, Jaco Pastorius is one of those rare players who can legitimately be said to have revolutionized their instrument. With his lyrical, melodic fretless work, growling ...

For much of her career, Joni Mitchell was compared to the person she was when she first started making music. Back then, she was usually branded a delicate folksinger who, in the words of Robert Plant ...