HEJIRA: celebrating the 50th anniversary of Joni Mitchell's iconic album
This special evening celebrates the extraordinary work of Joni Mitchell, marking the 50th anniversary week of her seminal album 'Hejira'
Performed by a remarkable seven-piece band named in its honour, the show invites audiences to fully immerse themselves in this iconic collection of songs, alongside other highlights from Mitchell’s late-1970s repertoire.
Having released the albums The Hissing of Summer Lawns, Hejira, Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter and Mingus, Joni then toured briefly with a band formed from the crème de la crème of contemporaneous musicians (Metheny, Mays, Brecker, Pastorius and Alias).
The tour was recorded, producing the much-lauded live album, Shadows And Light; it is from this album that the band Hejira is drawing the body of its repertoire. Comprising highly experienced, world class musicians, this band is fronted by the brilliant Hattie Whitehead who not only has – in her own way – assimilated the poise, power and beauty of Joni’s vocals, but also plays guitar with Joni’s stylistic mannerisms. Expect an evening of the great songs from Mitchell’s back catalogue, such as Amelia, Help Me, A Case Of You, Song For Sharon, and Free Man in Paris.
Watch HEJIRA perform 'Just Like This Train' by Joni Mitchell
They came to listen because they love Joni Mitchell, but they went away loving HejiraJazzwise
Honestly, one of the most perfect voices I’ve heard in ages…this lady’s voice is stunningAdam Dowling, BBC Radio Kent
Fronted by guitarist Pete Oxley & vocalist Hattie Whitehead, the Hejira band was a well drilled unit full of brilliant individuals coming together to deliver a music that was bigger than themselvesThe Jazz Mann
**Stage timings are subject to change
