Joni Mitchell Refuge of the Roads (2004)

Nearly 15 years after its initial release on VHS Joni Mitchells critically acclaimed Refuge Of The Roads concert film is available on DVD This legendary 1983 show filmed on a soundstage at the end of a successful tour is highlighted by her version of Woodstock a hit for Crosby Stills Nash and Young For Free and Raised On Robbery as well as clips from intimate home movies shot during the tour Mitchells love affair with jazzrock was in full swing during the tour and she brought with her a great band keyboardist Russell Ferrante Yellowjackets guitarist Michael Landau bassist and husband Larry Klein and drummer Vinnie Colaiuta The ensemble seamlessly wove elements of jazz pop rock and folk together while Mitchells incomparable lyrics gracefully floated above it all