about this event
‘Hejira’
is a 7-piece band set up to celebrate and honour the masterpiece works of Joni
Mitchell, mostly from the late ‘70s. Having released the albums ‘The Hissing of
Summer Lawns’, ‘Hejira’, ‘Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter’ and ‘Mingus’
(regarded as her ‘jazz period’), Joni then toured briefly with a band formed
from the crème de la crème of contemporaneous jazz musicians (Metheny, Mays,
Brecker, Pastorius and Alias). The tour was recorded, producing the outstanding
live album, ‘Shadows And Light’; it is from this album that the band Hejira is
drawing the body of its repertoire. Comprising highly experienced jazz
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!
Cabaret seating includes Cheese and a glass of wine
Balcony seating includes a glass of wine