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Back To The Garden: 'Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration' Tribute Concert Coming to Theaters in February, Soundtrack Arriving in March

January 9, 2019 By Sam Stone 1 Comment

IN THEATERS FEBRUARY 7, TICKETS AT JONI75.COM

Few musicians have had as lasting an impact on music as Joni Mitchell.  In her four-decade career, she made groundbreaking music that traversed genres and continually stunned fans and critics alike.  The music icon celebrated her 75th birthday in style last November, as Jörn Weisbrodt and The Music Center in Los Angeles hosted a pair of star-studded Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration concerts in her honor.  The line-up (which Joni helped select) featured many of her closest friends and dearest collaborators, including Graham Nash, Seal, Chaka Khan,Kris Kristofferson, and James Taylor.  Also on the bill were Diana Krall, Brandi Carlile, Rufus Wainwright, Emmylou Harris, Glen Hansard, Norah Jones, and Los Lobos with La Marisoul, Cesar Castro & Xochi Flores.  Featuring a set of Joni classics and deep cuts from across her career, each night was a thrilling tribute full of excellent music.  November 7 was even more magnificent, as Mitchell herself attended and even appeared onstage to blow out birthday candles and sing along as the all-star band and more than 3,000 fans sang "Happy Birthday" and "Big Yellow Taxi" in tribute to her.

Next month, Joni Mitchell fans will be able to enjoy the celebrations again.  Global film distributors Trafalgar Releasing and The Music Center have partnered for a special, one-night-only screening of Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration, taking place in movie theaters across the U.S. and Canada on Thursday, February 7.  The two-hour, Martyn Atkins-directed film includes footage of the entire concert (captured over two nights), along with special behind-the-scenes interviews with the artists.

"We are thrilled to bring audiences together in movie theaters across North America to experience this magical evening," said Trafalgar Releasing SVP of Programming, Kymberli Frueh. "The incredible talent featured in this concert is a true testament to the impact that Joni has had on musicians and fans alike."

PRE-ORDER SOUNDTRACK ALBUM AT AMAZON.COM

A CD of the concert -- also entitled Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration -- will be available on March 1 from Decca.  Effectively a soundtrack to the film, expect it to feature such highlights as Brandi Carlile and Kris Kristofferson's heartfelt take on "A Case of You," Seal's breathtaking "Both Sides Now," Chaka Khan's powerful "Two Grey Rooms," Glen Hansard's haunting version of "The Boho Dance," and Los Lobos and Friends' rollicking "Dreamland."  Anchoring each live performance -- on CD and on screen -- is a top-notch house band full of Joni's collaborators.  Led by drummer Brian Blade and pianist Jon Cowherd, the band also includes guitarists Greg Leisz and Marvin Sewell, trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, as well as Jeff Haynes on percussion, Chris Thomas on bass, Bob Sheppard on woodwinds, and special guest Scarlet Rivera on violin.

With a wealth of musical talent and selections from across Joni's illustrious career, Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration is a fitting tribute to one of the legendary musicians of our time.  The upcoming film screening and CD are perfect for fans who want to relive those two nights in November, or for those who weren't able to see it in person. The film will screen across North America for one night only on February 7.  You can find the screening nearest you and purchase tickets at Joni75.com.  Scroll down to see the trailer.  The soundtrack CD -- with tracklist to be determined -- is set to arrive from Decca on March 1.  Check out the pre-order links below and gear up for the forthcoming tracklist!

Various Artists, Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration (Decca, 2019) (Amazon U.S. / Amazon U.K. / Amazon Canada Links TBD)

Track listing forthcoming

Categories: News Formats: CD Genre: Folk, Jazz, Pop, Popular Standards/Vocal, Soundtracks Tags: Brandi Cralile, Brian Blade, Chaka Khan, Diana Krall, Emmylou Harris, Graham Nash, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Kris Kristofferson, Los Lobos, Norah Jones, Rufus Wainwright, Seal

Sam Stone

Sam Stone has been obsessed with catalog music ever since his folks gave him a Contours best-of collection for his fourth birthday. He quickly began to learn all he could about rock and roll history and beyond, a passion that continues to this day. Sam followed his love for music to the classroom, earning a B.A. from Towson University in Electronic Media and Film, concentrating on radio and audio production, as well as an M.A. in Audio Arts from Syracuse University. He has put his knowledge and skills to work at prominent reissue labels and is excited to bring his perspectives on catalog music to a broader audience. When he’s not writing for The Second Disc, Sam can be found researching about music, talking about Joni Mitchell’s career, and adding another box set to his Amazon wish list.

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  1. Robbert says

    January 10, 2019 at 3:05 am

    Hopefully a dvd/bluray is coming also!

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