'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’, 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 outstanding live recording, ‘Shadows And Light’; it is from this period that the band Hejira is drawing the body of its repertoire.
Comprising highly experienced, world-class musicians, Hejira 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.
“Almost brought to tears so incredible!”
“As a lifelong worshiper of the greatest songwriter that has ever lived, Joni Mitchell, I can honestly say this is the best rendition next to the Goddess herself, I have ever heard… excellent, excellent, excellent!”
“This is how you celebrate another artist’s creation. Reverent, beautiful, masterful and respectful.”
Venue: Guildhall Arts Centre, Theatre
Tickets: £25 (£22 concessions)
Running time: 2 hours (including interval)
Suitable for ages 14+
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