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Hejira is the eighth studio album by Canadian singersongwriter Joni Mitchell, released in 1976 on Asylum Records. Its material was written during a period of frequent travel in late 1975 and early 1976, and reflects Mitchell039s experiences on the road during that time. It is characterized by lyrically dense, sprawling songs and musical backing by several jazzoriented instrumentalists, most prominently fretless bass player Jaco Pastorius, guitarist Larry Carlton, and drummer John Guerin.Don Juan039s Reckless Daughter is a 1977 double album by Canadian singersongwriter Joni Mitchell. Her ninth album, it is unusual for its experimental style, expanding even further on the jazzinfluenced sound of Mitchell039s previous recordings. Mitchell has stated that, close to completing her contract with Asylum Records, she allowed this album to be looser than anything she had done previously.Mingus is the tenth studio album by Canadian musician Joni Mitchell. It was released on June 13, 1979, and was her last studio album for Asylum Records.1 The album is a collaboration between Mitchell and Charles Mingus. It was recorded in the months before and after Mingus039 death in January 1979 and is wholly dedicated to him. The album is one of Mitchell039s most experimental and jazzcentric works.Shadows and Light is the second live album by Canadian musician Joni Mitchell. It was released in September 1980 through Asylum Records, her last release for the label. It was recorded in September 1979 at the Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara, California.
