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1987-09-11

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7559605572

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Artist

Joni Mitchell

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Elektra

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Rock-Pop

Joni Mitchell is a Canadian musician, songwriter, and painter born on November 7, 1943, in Fort Macleod, Alberta. She began her career singing in small nightclubs in Western Canada and then busking on the streets of Toronto. In the mid-1960s, she moved to New York City and became famous as both a songwriter and singer. Her personal album "Blue" was ranked #30 on Rolling Stone magazine's "500 Greatest Albums of All Time" list. Mitchell's music evolved over time, incorporating jazz influences and addressing social and environmental themes. She is also an accomplished visual artist.

Throughout her career, Joni Mitchell has collaborated with renowned jazz musicians such as Pat Metheny, Wayne Shorter, Jaco Pastorius, Herbie Hancock, and Charles Mingus. Her unique guitar style and complex piano arrangements set her apart from other artists of her time.

In recent years, Mitchell has focused more on painting but released her first album of new songs in nine years titled "Shine" in 2007. Despite reducing her recording and touring schedule since the 1980s, she remains a highly influential figure in the music industry.

Elektra Records is a US label that was founded by Jac Holzman in December 1950 in New York City. Originally focused on recording folk music, ethnic music, jazz, and gospel, Elektra later expanded its repertoire to include blues, pop, and rock music. Over the years, Elektra had great success with artists like *The Doors*, *Judy Collins*, *Tim Buckley*, and *Bread*. In order to adapt to the changing record industry landscape, Elektra merged with other labels such as Asylum Records and Atlantic to become The Atlantic Records Group under Warner Music Group.

In addition to its own success as a label, Elektra also started Nonesuch as a sub-label for affordable classical releases. Today, Nonesuch is an affiliated label of Warner Bros. Records.

Throughout its history, Elektra has had various logo designs on its album covers. From the scripted logo in green or brown print on a tan background during the early years to the iconic butterfly labels in the 1970s and beyond. These distinctive logos have become synonymous with quality music from artists signed to Elektra.

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The album "Memorys Of Mingus" by Joni Mitchell was released by Elektra. It is a tribute album dedicated to the legendary jazz musician Charles Mingus, featuring Mitchell's interpretations of his compositions.

Joni Mitchell, known for her distinctive voice and poetic songwriting, takes on the challenge of reimagining Mingus' music in her own unique style. The result is a captivating blend of jazz, folk, and Mitchell's signature introspective lyrics.

Throughout the album, Mitchell showcases her versatility as an artist, seamlessly transitioning between different musical genres and experimenting with unconventional song structures. Her emotional depth shines through in every track, as she delves into themes of love, loss, and social commentary.

The standout tracks on "Memorys Of Mingus" include the hauntingly beautiful "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat," where Mitchell's ethereal vocals soar over a delicate piano arrangement. Another highlight is "The Dry Cleaner from Des Moines," a lively and playful tune that showcases Mitchell's impressive vocal range.

Accompanying Mitchell on this album are an array of talented musicians who bring their own unique flair to each track. Notable contributors include Jaco Pastorius on bass and Wayne Shorter on saxophone.

"Memorys Of Mingus" is a must-have for fans of both Joni Mitchell and Charles Mingus. It serves as a fitting tribute to one of the most influential figures in jazz history while showcasing Mitchell's exceptional talent as an interpreter and performer.

Memorys Of Mingus

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