"Joni Mitchell's Jazz, a tribute" will be performed in the Alexandria Room of Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, on Friday, September 8. Tickets for the 8 pm show are $12, and advance purchase or reservations are being suggested.previously scheduled Joni Mitchell show of June 16 will be honored at the September event.Court & Spark, Miles of Aisles, Hejira, Mingus, Shadows & Light, and The Hissing of Summer Lawns.JoniJazz.brownpapertickets.com.

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A musical tribute to the iconic singer-composer-musician will feature selections from Mitchell's critically acclaimed jazz albums:

The seven-member group performing the tribute includes four Newtown natives: Leslie Ballard (vocals, flute), Steve Zerlin (bass), Matt Spencer (percussion), and Roger Post (drums). The group also features Christian Martirano on keyboards, Steve Moran on sax, and Tony DePaolo on guitar.

Audience members will be invited to participate in a video greeting card for Ms Mitchell during intermission. A videographer will record personal comments and anecdotes about Joni Mitchell's songs, as well as personal messages for her.

With introductions and brief narration given for each of the songs, the evening is meant as a celebration of Mitchell's brilliant collaboration with such jazz legends as Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny, Larry Carlton, and Charles Mingus. Each member of the Joni Mitchell Jazz tribute has a deep respect and love of her music, and the challenges of her sophisticated arrangements.

Tickets can be purchased at the Edmond Town Hall box office during box office hours, or online at

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