Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9786300273122 Format: NTSC ISBN: 6300273121 Label: Warner Home Video Manufacturer: Warner Home Video Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Warner Home Video Release Date: July 01, 1991 Running Time: 60 minutes Studio: Warner Home Video Theatrical Release Date: 1980-09 Sales Rank: 32347
Amazon.com: 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, including guitarist Pat Metheny and the extraordinary bassist Jaco Pastorius, as well as Metheny cohort Lyle Mays (keyboards), Michael Brecker (sax), and Don Alias (drums). 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
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Joni and Jaco at their best
Jaco Pastorius was arguably at this best during this era of playing with Joni Mitchell. Joni, in turn, was performing some of her strongest material ever. The band she put together for Shadows And Light ... Read More
Rating: - Great stuff
A friend had this dvd and I had to get a copy myself. I've been a big fan of Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays since the 1st group album and seeing them with Joni, Jaco (one of the greatest bass players ever) Brecker ... Read More
Rating: - Great Concert, Frustrating Editing.
Being a musician, (and with a band that has some of the greatest musicians in the world), the need to be "eclectic" and add video
bites (while they may match the particular song ('s)) was a bit
frustrating ... Read More
Rating: - Hi Friend - Shawdows and Light
Although two of my favorite Joni albums were Hissing Lawns and Hejira, Joni "evolved beyond me" with Don Juan's Daughter and Mingus. I was so disappointed in Mingus, I GAVE it away. Further, I resolved never to ... Read More
Rating: - At last
Its wonderful to be able to watch what is one of Joni's best concerts. She is as wonderful as always.
- Joni and Jaco at their best
- Great Concert, Frustrating Editing.