Joni Jams

This week on Joni Jams, Ryan takes a break from the studio albums in the late seventies to enjoy Jonis's live album Shadows and Light (1980). This live album marks the end of Joni's seventies catalog and opens the door for a new era to come in the 80s. Sit back and rock out alongside Ryan as we Jam to what he feels is one of the greatest live albums of all time. Thanks for Listening!

This week on Joni Jams, Ryan immerses himself into the world of Charles Mingus' music and life while reviewing Jonis's 1979 album Mingus. Throughout the episode, we explore the somber and reflective lyrics, the risks Joni takes by joining Charles in the project, and the legacy this album holds in Jonis's career. Thanks for listening!

This week on Joni Jams, Ryan flies into the dreamland-like world that is Don Juans Reckless Daughter (1977). Joni finds herself near completion of her time at Asylum Records and begins to take uncharted freedom in exploring with music. This episode addresses the controversies (The offensive cover), the music, and the world that Joni Mitchell creates on her ninth studio album. Thanks for listening!

This week on Joni Jams, Ryan and Thomas will be discussing Jonis's seventh album, Hissing of Summer Lawns (1975.) Whether she is steaming up Brooklyn Bridge, swimming in the bluest of pools, or analyzing shadows on light, Joni explores a new jazz-rock landscape once again unlike any other which we explore. Thank you for Listening!

This week on Joni Jams, Ryan and Thomas will be discussing Jonis's first live album released, Miles of Aisles (1974.) Being right after the release of her most commercially successful album, Court and Spark, and working with the LA Express, Joni creates a live experience like no other. Join us as we talk about the new musical arrangments, the new Joni confidence, and the new era in Jonis's career.

This week on Joni Jams, Ryan and Thomas will be discussing Joni Mitchell's fourth and most influential album Blue (1971). Discussing the cultural impact of this masterpiece and its depths, this week we see the shift from Joni being an explorer of the outside world and instead turning to the inside by pointing out her most raw and truthful qualities.

This week on Joni Jams, Ryan and Thomas will be discussing Joni Mitchell's third album Ladies of the Canyon (1970). Walking through Laurel Canyon in the early seventies and exploring the characters or emotions Joni feels along the way, this album defines not only Joni at this time but an entire generation.