Joni Mitchell, Pat Metheny, Jaco Pastorius, Michael Brecker / OK, USA 08.03.1979 Remastered

In 1979, the year the solitary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell made her “complete transition to jazz,” this definitive live recording, meticulously capturing the heart of that moment, is now available in a highly coveted two-disc set, restored for the first time by an overseas enthusiast. The Oklahoma City performance, held at the perfect time immediately following the release of her album “Mingus,” showcases a thrilling jazz ensemble that completely dismantles the traditional folk/pop framework, inheriting the spirit of Charles Mingus. Backed by some of the finest session musicians of the time, the intricately interwoven rhythms, freely shifting chord progressions, and above all, Mitchell’s own vocals transcend mere “singing” and venture into the realm of improvisation. Particularly noteworthy is the bold reinterpretation of her signature songs; classics like “Hejira” and “Amelia” are redefined within a tense jazz format, revealing entirely different facets from their studio versions. The music, constantly changing shape from moment to moment, is truly “living jazz.” Thanks to the restoration, the hiss noise has been significantly reduced, and the separation of each instrument, the depth of the space, and even the breathing of the audience are realistically reproduced, making this the finest recording for experiencing Mitchell from this era. A definitive version has arrived with a new look after 25 years. Live At Zoo Amphitheater, Oklahoma City, OK, USA August 3rd, 1979 Disc 1 1.Big Yellow Taxi 2.In France They Kiss On Main Street 3.Coyote 4.Edith And The Kingpin 5.Just Like This Train 6.Free Man In Paris 7.Goodbye Pork Pie Hat 8.Jaco’s Solo 9.The Dry Cleaner From Des Moines(inc) 10.God Must Be A Boogie Man 11.Hejira Disc 2 1.Don’s Solo / Dreamland 2.Black Crow 3.Help Me 4.Amelia 5.Furry Sings The Blues 6.Raised On Robbery 7.Shadows And Light(With The Persuasions) 8.hy Do Fools Fall In Love?(With The Persuasions) 9.Woodstock 10.Jericho Joni Mitchell(voc, g) Pat Metheny(g) Michael Brecker(ts) Jaco Pastorius(b) Lyle Mays(keyb) Don Alias(dr, perc)