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Joni receives the Royal Canadian Geographical Society Gold Medal Award

Joni received the gold medal from the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS) at an intimate ceremony on Ruby Lake, British Columbia last night. The award was delivered personally by RCGS CEO John Geiger and Board President the Hon. Lois Mitchell.

“I am so happy to be back home, my native land. I have never been happier, or prouder to be a Canadian than I am right now. Happy Canada Day,” said Joni Mitchell.

“Her songs speak to the soul of this country—and far beyond our borders. She is one of the world’s greatest artists and we are honoured to welcome her into the Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s Fellowship through this honour,” said RCGS President and CEO John Geiger. More information here

Joni's Jazz to be released September 5

Joni introduces Joni’s Jazz, a passion project years in the making. This career-spanning collection features recordings chosen by Mitchell that reflect jazz’s profound influence on her music.

The release arrives September 5 as an 8LP vinyl box set and will also be available as a 4CD edition and across all digital and streaming platforms. Both the vinyl and CD versions include liner notes with rare and previously unseen photos and original artwork by Mitchell.

As a self-portrait in sound, Joni’s Jazz captures an artist in conversation with jazz over a lifetime — never imitating, always inventing. Last year, in the liner notes for Joni Mitchell Archives – Vol. 4, she joked, “People ask me my favorite of my albums, it’s going to be Joni’s Jazz.” Now it is. More information here

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Joni awarded the Royal Canadian Geographical Society Gold Medal

Ruby Lake, BC. July 1

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This Flight Tonight-The Songs of Joni, Lancaster UK, July 10

Acclaimed singer songwriters Zervas & Pepper present 'This Flight Tonight-The Songs of Joni Mitchell' an intimate acoustic tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell... featuring songs such as 'California', 'Blue', 'Woodstock' 'Both Sides Now', 'Carey', 'Coyote', 'A Case Of You', and many more... with Conga/Bass, open tuned Acoustic/Electric Guitars, Harmonies, Dulcimer, Piano and Voice front and centre.. presenting Mitchell's music as it would have been performed in Joni's early performances.

"Fine Singing" David Crosby ......
"Beautiful" Bob Harris......
"Sublime" Mark Radcliffe

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Hejira ~ celebrating Joni Mitchell, Swanage UK, 12th July

Hejira’ is an outstanding 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 (Pat Metheny, Lyle Mays, Michael Brecker, Jaco Pastorius and Don Alias). The tour was recorded, producing the much-lauded live album, ‘Shadows And Light’; it is from this work that the band Hejira is drawing the spirit and 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. Expect an evening of the ‘great’ songs from Mitchell’s back catalogue, such and ‘Amelia’, The Hissing Of Summer Lawns’, ‘Coyote’, ‘Hejira’, ’Song For Sharon’, ‘In France They Kiss on Main Street’ etc.! More information here

Out of the Blue - A Celebration of Joni, Strathearn Arts, Crieff UK, July12

Celebrating the music of Joni Mitchell. Anne Gair and her band explore her most loved album Blue, and other favourites. Enjoy a truly memorable experience of some of the best iconic songs of the 20th century including A Case of You, Big Yellow Taxi, Flight Tonight and more. More information here

Rachel Lee Sanders spotlights Joni & Jaco, San Diego CA, July 12

Rachel Lee Sanders presents a tribute to Joni Mitchell & Jaco Pastorius with Joey Kim-Weigandt piano, Rhydian Marshall drums, Sam Holcombe bass, Ezra Aboy guitar & featuring guests Erisa Nicole saxophone, Tyler Reed saxophone, Gary Rich trumpet, Miles Dixon trombone, & Ray Ortega percussion. Join us for an evening of great entertainment playing tunes made famous by two of of the most influential musicians in their respective genres More information here

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