From: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org (JMDL Digest) To: joni-digest@smoe.org Subject: JMDL Digest V2011 #454 Reply-To: joni@smoe.org Sender: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-joni-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk Unsubscribe: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe Website: http://jmdl.com JMDL Digest Monday, November 7 2011 Volume 2011 : Number 454 ========== TOPICS and authors in this Digest: -------- Meshell Ndegeocello performing Joni/Mingus songs with the Chicago Jazz Ensemble [Merk54] Re: Blazes All Across The Sky: Writers Respond to the Poetry of Joni Mitchell [Merk54@a] Re: Blazes All Across The Sky: Writers Respond to the Poetry of Joni Mitchell [Marion Leffler ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 11:08:42 -0500 (EST) From: Merk54@aol.com Subject: Meshell Ndegeocello performing Joni/Mingus songs with the Chicago Jazz Ensemble While looking up the Lyrics versus Poetry article in the Chicago Tribune, I came across this exciting bit of news. "Beneath the Underdog: The Musical World of _Charles Mingus_ (http://www.chicagotribune.com/topic/entertainment/music/charles-mingus-PECLB003229.topic) " (Jan. 20) will feature not only _Christian McBride_ (http://www.chicagotribune.com/topic/entertainment/christian-mcbride-PECLB003158.topic) , the greatest jazz bassist of the under-40 generation, but also pop singer Meshell Ndegeocello, who will explore repertoire from Mingus' collaboration with _Joni Mitchell_ (http://www.chicagotribune.com/topic/entertainment/music/joni-mitchell-PECLB003234.topic) . Occurring at the wonderful Harris Theater in downtown Chicago, this should be a very interesting show. I've got my ticket already. Hope to see some other Joni fans in attendance. Jack ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 10:48:39 -0500 (EST) From: Merk54@aol.com Subject: Re: Blazes All Across The Sky: Writers Respond to the Poetry of Joni Mitchell Interesting timing. I just read an article in the Chicago Tribune about poetry versus lyrics. The article is primarily about Stephen Sondheim who doesn't consider himself a poet. Joni does get a very minor mention. In the printed article, there was even a photo and a comment about how Joni's lyrics touched people's hearts but not necessarily their minds (huh?). Any way, here is the link in case anyone is interested. _http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-ent-1101-song-lyrics-poetry- 20111031,0,2818087.column_ (http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-ent-1101-song-lyrics-poetry-20111031,0,2818087.column) Jack In a message dated 11/7/2011 9:21:26 A.M. Central Standard Time, lesirvin@gmail.com writes: A new book, tentatively titled "Blazes All Across The Sky: Writers Respond to the Poetry of Joni Mitchell", will be published in Spring 2013 by Three OClock Press of Toronto. According to sources close to her, Joni is excited about the project because it is about her work as a poet, and the creative process itself, and has many incredible contributors, including First Nations authors. They also said she will be contributing to the project in some way herself. Many authors and artists are involved; some are famous, some friends of Joni. Wally Lamb, Kim Addonizio, Estrella Berosini ("Estrella, circus girl"), and Sharon Veer ("Song for Sharon") are among the cast of contributors, to name a few. The book is a compilation of original essays, poetry, short fiction, a scene from a new play, and a few original photographs, paintings, and collages. Each contributor shares his or her connection to, interpretation of, and inspiration from their favorite Mitchell poem. Many comment on a larger societal or political issue explored therein. All share their experiences of why Jonis work has been so important to them, and in doing so, touch yet transcend the personal. "Blazes" is the vision of Lisa Sornberger, a poet who created this project to honor Joni as one of the finest poets of our time. "It is my way to say thank you to someone whose work has resonated so deeply, brought me great joy, and solace, and sparked my own creative process. I think I can safely say the other contributors feel similarly." John Sornberger is Lisas co-editor, and brings his talents as a poet, author, editor, and left-brained thinker to the project. "We expect the result will be a meeting of the minds and hearts of those everywhere who have been moved by Mitchells poetry. It is high time Joni got her due as the poet she is", say the Sornbergers. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 16:47:23 +0100 From: Marion Leffler Subject: Re: Blazes All Across The Sky: Writers Respond to the Poetry of Joni Mitchell Great! Something to look forward to! And a nice birthday present for Joni, this news is. An early Xmas present for us. Marion 2011/11/7 Les Irvin > A new book, tentatively titled "Blazes All Across The Sky: Writers Respond > to the Poetry of Joni Mitchell", will be published in Spring 2013 by Three > O Clock Press of Toronto. > > According to sources close to her, Joni is excited about the project > because it is about her work as a poet, and the creative process itself, > and has many incredible contributors, including First Nations authors. They > also said she will be contributing to the project in some way herself. > > Many authors and artists are involved; some are famous, some friends of > Joni. Wally Lamb, Kim Addonizio, Estrella Berosini ("Estrella, circus > girl"), and Sharon Veer ("Song for Sharon") are among the cast of > contributors, to name a few. > > The book is a compilation of original essays, poetry, short fiction, a > scene from a new play, and a few original photographs, paintings, and > collages. > > Each contributor shares his or her connection to, interpretation of, and > inspiration from their favorite Mitchell poem. Many comment on a larger > societal or political issue explored therein. All share their experiences > of why Joni s work has been so important to them, and in doing so, touch > yet transcend the personal. > > "Blazes" is the vision of Lisa Sornberger, a poet who created this project > to honor Joni as one of the finest poets of our time. "It is my way to say > thank you to someone whose work has resonated so deeply, brought me great > joy, and solace, and sparked my own creative process. I think I can safely > say the other contributors feel similarly." > > John Sornberger is Lisa s co-editor, and brings his talents as a poet, > author, editor, and left-brained thinker to the project. > > "We expect the result will be a meeting of the minds and hearts of those > everywhere who have been moved by Mitchell s poetry. It is high time Joni > got her due as the poet she is", say the Sornbergers. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 14:33:41 +0000 From: Susan Tierney McNamara Subject: Peter Gabriel's New Blood ... NJC Hi, My favorite internet radio station AuralMoon.com was playing cuts of Peter Gabriel's new album "New Blood" which is a collection of what he calls "re-imagined arrangements" of his more popular songs ... he also includes a 5-minute ambient sound recording (oh I'm so excited!) ... I couldn't help but think he was taking a page out of Joni's late career "Travelogue" sessions. I heard two cuts, "Don't Give Up (with Ane Brun)" and "In Your Eyes" and liked what I heard ... I'm looking forward to downloading it soon. Anyone else hear this? http://petergabriel.com/newblood/ Oh yeah, and happy birthday to our SIQUOMB! Take care, Sue ___________________ /___________________\ ||-------------------|| || Sue Tierney || || McNamara || || sem8@cornell.edu || ||___________________|| || O etch-a-sketch O || \___________________/ "It's all a dream she has awake." - Joni Mitchell ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:17:36 -0700 From: Les Irvin Subject: Blazes All Across The Sky: Writers Respond to the Poetry of Joni Mitchell A new book, tentatively titled "Blazes All Across The Sky: Writers Respond to the Poetry of Joni Mitchell", will be published in Spring 2013 by Three OClock Press of Toronto. According to sources close to her, Joni is excited about the project because it is about her work as a poet, and the creative process itself, and has many incredible contributors, including First Nations authors. They also said she will be contributing to the project in some way herself. Many authors and artists are involved; some are famous, some friends of Joni. Wally Lamb, Kim Addonizio, Estrella Berosini ("Estrella, circus girl"), and Sharon Veer ("Song for Sharon") are among the cast of contributors, to name a few. The book is a compilation of original essays, poetry, short fiction, a scene from a new play, and a few original photographs, paintings, and collages. Each contributor shares his or her connection to, interpretation of, and inspiration from their favorite Mitchell poem. Many comment on a larger societal or political issue explored therein. All share their experiences of why Jonis work has been so important to them, and in doing so, touch yet transcend the personal. "Blazes" is the vision of Lisa Sornberger, a poet who created this project to honor Joni as one of the finest poets of our time. "It is my way to say thank you to someone whose work has resonated so deeply, brought me great joy, and solace, and sparked my own creative process. I think I can safely say the other contributors feel similarly." John Sornberger is Lisas co-editor, and brings his talents as a poet, author, editor, and left-brained thinker to the project. "We expect the result will be a meeting of the minds and hearts of those everywhere who have been moved by Mitchells poetry. It is high time Joni got her due as the poet she is", say the Sornbergers. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Oct 2011 18:19:12 -0700 (PDT) From: Bob Muller Subject: Re: RIP David Rea Steve, Thanks for the post, almost all of which I did not know. How many times does David's name pop up in your concert database? And thanks to JoniMitchell.com I was able to see the album cover that Joni did for him. I was unfamiliar with it. RIP David Rea, thanks for all the beauty you brought into the world. Bob NP: Dave Sterner, "Not Quite Yet" ------------------------------ End of JMDL Digest V2011 #454 ***************************** ------- To post messages to the list, send to joni@smoe.org. Unsubscribe by clicking here: mailto:joni-digest-request@smoe.org?body=unsubscribe -------