Aquarium Drunkard Presents: Stardust – Joni Mitchell 1982-2007

While there may not be quite as many highs as from her California days, there’s still much to be gleaned from Joni Mitchell’s often overlooked post-Mingus period. Even her more forgettable albums from the 1980s offer something to behold, while the mid-1990s volley of Turbulent Indigo and Taming The Tiger have aged surprisingly well. Yet it is the duo of Both Sides Now and Travelogue that stand as tall as any of Joni’s earlier work–her matured voice paired with orchestral arrangements in a stunning exploration of both jazz standards and her own songbook. “Sweet Joni from Saskatoon / Don’t go, don’t go too soon.”