Joni Archives Vol 2

"Joni Mitchell Archives Vol 2 : The Reprise Years 1968-1971", 5 CD Box Set. 5 CD's of the finest, most intimate, surprising and captivating content from Joni’s unmined 1968-1971 archives. Home and studio demos, outtakes and never before heard songs, live at Le Hibou Coffee House recorded by Jimi Hendrix, Joni’s debut at Carnegie Hall, BBC radio broadcast with James Taylor. Book with archival photos and Cameron Crowe in conversation with Joni, featuring Joni’s newly recorded thoughts and reflections.

The tracks on "Archives Vol 2" have been sequenced chronologically to follow Mitchell in real time through one of the most creative periods of her career. The collection uncovers several unreleased Mitchell originals, including “Jesus”, recorded in 1969 at her friend Jane Lurie’s New York apartment in Chelsea, which also served as the setting for the song “Chelsea Morning”.

Other highlights include Mitchell’s performance at Le Hibou Coffee House in Ottawa on March 19th, 1968, that was recorded by Jimi Hendrix and a concert at the Paris Theatre in London on October 29th, 1970, that was broadcast on the BBC. The latter includes several songs destined to appear on "Blue" the following year: “Carey”, “River” and “My Old Man”. In addition, singer songwriter James Taylor joined Mitchell to perform with her during the 2nd half of the show.

Rhino Records, October 29th, 2021.