Shadows and Light 44 years old
Joni Mitchell Jaco Pastorius Pat Metheny World Music
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Joni Mitchell's 1970s and '80s forays into jazzier territory may have distressed her folkie faithful, but they also resulted in some uncompromising, challenging, and, yes, entertaining music. Witness this 73-minute document from her '79 tour, which finds her backed by her greatest band ever. Mitchell's The Hissing of Summer Lawns-Hejira-Mingus period is heavily favored; there are two tunes from Court and Spark, but nothing earlier. It's not perfect--the film clips edited into the live tracks (at Mitchell's direction) are an annoying distraction (Rebel Without a Cause? Huh?). But by the time Mitchell, Mays, and vocal group the Persuasions finish a spine-tingling version of the title song, you'll have witnessed something special--and historic, as this was the only time this stellar crew toured together. --Sam Graham
Credits
Shadows and Light Cast
Name | Character |
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Joni Mitchell She was 36, now 80 years old | as Joni Mitchell (electric guitar, vocals) |
Jaco Pastorius He was 28, 35 years old when he died | as Jaco Pastorius (bass) |
Shadows and Light Crew
Name | Department |
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Joni Mitchell as Director. She was 36 (now 80) years old | Directing |