Hejira: Celebrating Joni Mitchell - Leyburn Jazz Festival
Friday 18th October
Featuring vocalist Hattie Whitehead and virtuoso guitarist Pete Oxley, ‘Hejira’ is a captivating 7-piece band set up to celebrate and honour the masterpiece works of Joni Mitchell from the late ‘70s. With sold-out performances wherever they go, and widespread acclaim across the music industry, Hejira is no mere tribute act. Instead they offer entertaining new insights into some extraordinary music, with something for folk, rock, and jazz fans alike.
Having released the albums ‘The Hissing of Summer Lawns’, ‘Hejira’, ‘Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter’ and ‘Mingus’ (regarded as her ‘jazz period’), Joni Mitchell toured briefly in the late 70’s with a band formed from the crème de la crème of contemporaneous jazz musicians including Pat Metheny and Jaco Pastorius.
The tour was recorded, producing the outstanding live album, ‘Shadows And Light’, and it is from this album that the band Hejira draws the body of its repertoire.
Comprising highly experienced jazz and rock musicians, this band is fronted by the brilliant Hattie Whitehead who not only has in her own way assimilated the poise, power and beauty of Joni’s vocals, but also plays guitar with Joni’s stylistic mannerisms.
Watch Hejira perform Joni Mitchell’s “Black Crow” https://youtu.be/HHXjld5l0A0
Hejira play to packed houses and rave reviews wherever they perform, and we're delighted to be hosting this performance as part of Leyburn Jazz Festival 2024.
Itinerary
7.30pm Doors
8pm Concert
Refreshments
- The Café will be open, serving a selection of hot dishes, with last food orders at 7pm.
- The Gallery Bar will be open from 7pm
- The Bistro will be open serving a special evening menu, from 4pm,last orders 6:30pm.
Booking strongly advised for both the Café and Bistro
Tickets
Over 18s £25.00
Under 18s £12.50
Seating is first come first served on the evening
Tickets for this event are also available from The Garden Rooms Reception in person or call 01969 621146.
Dining Enquiry Form
We will be closed on Monday 6th May for the Bank Holiday, and will re-open as normal on Tuesday 7th.
To book your table please fill out the form below, or email info@tennantsgardenrooms.com, or call the team on 01969 621146.
Please note for reservations of 10+ guests we may require a deposit or pre-order.