description Joni Mitchell - Shadows and Light Overview
Shadows and Light is a 1980 double live album by Joni Mitchell, drawn from performances on the tour that followed Mingus. Mitchell is accompanied by a jazz-oriented ensemble featuring bassist Jaco Pastorius, guitarist Pat Metheny, saxophonist Michael Brecker, keyboardist Lyle Mays, and drummer Don Alias. The record revisits her folk-rooted and jazz-influenced work through expanded ensemble arrangements.
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Who plays in Joni Mitchell's Shadows and Light band?
The touring group includes Jaco Pastorius on bass, Pat Metheny on guitar, Michael Brecker on saxophone, Lyle Mays on keyboards, and Don Alias on drums and percussion. The vocal group the Persuasions also appears.
Which tour produced Shadows and Light?
The album was assembled from performances on Mitchell's 1979 tour following the release of Mingus. The tour joined her songwriting with a band drawn from leading contemporary jazz musicians.
Does Shadows and Light include older Joni Mitchell songs?
Yes, the set revisits earlier material including Free Man in Paris, Amelia, and Raised on Robbery alongside music from Hejira and Mingus. The jazz-oriented arrangements often differ substantially from the original studio recordings.
Is there a concert film version of Shadows and Light?
Yes, the project also exists as a concert film directed by Joni Mitchell. It combines live performance footage with visual interludes and excerpts from older film material.
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