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Release date: 14-06-2007 2007 UK 10-track 2 Lp vinyl edition - The legendary pianist & innovator explores the words & music of another musical pioneer Joni Mitchell; inspired in equal parts by Mitchell's poetic lyrics & unique melodies / harmonies, the musicians play with a restraint & elegance that achieves a perfect balance between the adventurous aesthetics of jazz improvisation and the emotional directness of one of the finest singer / songwriters of the last five decades; with special guest appearances from Norah Jones, Tina Turner, Corinne Bailey Rae, Leonard Cohen & Joni Mitchell. Present in an gatefold sleeve. Tracks: 01. Court and Spark - feat. Norah Jones 02. Edith and the Kingpin -feat. Tina Turner 03. Both Sides Now 04. River - feat. Corinne Bailey Rae 05. Sweet Bird 06. Tea Leaf Prophecy -feat. Joni Mitchell 07. Solitude 08. Amelia- feat. Luciana Souza 09. Nefertiti 10. Jungle Line -feat. Leonard Cohen The legendary pianist and innovator explores the words and music of another musical pioneer Joni Mitchell on his first new studio recording since 1998's Grammy Award winner Gershwin's World. Inspired in equal parts by Mitchell's poetic lyrics and unique melodies/harmonies, the musicians play with a restraint and elegance (on both the instrumental and vocal tracks) that achieves a perfect balance between the adventurous aesthetics of jazz improvisation and the emotional directness of the finest Adult Pop music.
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