The Joni Mitchell Archives is an ongoing project to release previously unreleased recorded material by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell . So far, each new release schedule consists of a box set collection, a compilation with material on the box set release, and a live album. The project is being overseen by Mitchell and Patrick Milligan, director of A&R for Rhino Records , the label through which the project's offerings are being released. The first release also received input from Neil Young , who had experience with the release of his own extensive archival series, and Mitchell and Young's late manager Elliot Roberts , who died during the process of planning the first box set, and to whom the release is dedicated.
27-599: The project's logo prominently features a polar bear, a visual allusion to the traditional Saulteaux name bestowed upon Mitchell by a childhood friend at her seventy-fifth birthday party. Kāwāsapizit-Wābiski-Makawko-Ikwē – the name granted and recognized by the Yellow Quill First Nation – translates to 'Sparkling White Bear Woman' in English. The first volume of unreleased archived material, Joni Mitchell Archives – Vol. 1: The Early Years (1963–1967) ,
54-583: A vinyl LP for Record Store Day 2022 , and was made with "Joni’s insight, cooperation and creative input". Blue Highlights is the ninth overall release and fourth auxiliary release of the Joni Mitchell Archives, and like the album its material is derived from, features a track listing that is in chronological order. The vinyl release is limited to 9,000 copies in the United States and 16,000 copies worldwide. It debuted at number 150 on
81-760: A branch of the Ojibwe Nations within Canada . They are sometimes called the Anihšināpē ( Anishinaabe ). Saulteaux is a French term meaning "people of the rapids," referring to their former location in the area of Sault Ste. Marie. They are primarily hunters and fishers, and when still the primary dwellers of their sovereign land, they had extensive trading relations with the French, British and later Americans at that post. The Saulteaux historically were settled around Lake Superior and Lake Winnipeg , principally in
108-409: A limited edition 10-LP vinyl set. Like the first set, the second volume also includes a booklet with liner notes featuring conversations about the time period between Cameron Crowe and Mitchell. The third volume of unreleased material, Joni Mitchell Archives – Vol. 3: The Asylum Years (1972–1975) , was released on October 6, 2023. The box set consists of the archived material that was recorded during
135-542: A new version of Mingus' standard " Goodbye Pork Pie Hat ", featuring lyrics written by Mitchell. In addition to these, five spoken word tracks (denoted as "raps") are dispersed throughout the album. Mitchell is backed on the album by Jaco Pastorius (who had also contributed to Mitchell's two previous albums) on fretless bass , Wayne Shorter on saxophone, Herbie Hancock on electric piano, Peter Erskine on drums and Don Alias on percussion. Mingus received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics and peaked at number 17 in
162-505: Is a collaboration between Mitchell and Charles Mingus . It was recorded in the months before and after Mingus' death in January 1979 and is wholly dedicated to him. The album is one of Mitchell's most experimental and jazz -centric works. Mingus originally wrote six compositions ("Joni I-VI") for Mitchell to write lyrics for, and three of these were included on the album. Two other tracks written exclusively by Mitchell are included, alongside
189-522: Is a general term for the Saulteaux. The neighbouring Plains Cree call them the Nahkawiyiniw ( ᓇᐦᑲᐏᔨᓂᐤ ), a word of related etymology. Their form of Anishinaabemowin (Anishinaabe language), known as Nakawēmowin ( ᓇᐦᑲᐍᒧᐏᐣ ) or Western Ojibwa language (ISO 639-3: OJW), is also an Algonquian language . Like most First Nations, most members use English as the first language. Many of
216-538: Is the first language of many members. The Ontario Saulteaux culture is descended from the Eastern Woodlands culture. The Central Saulteaux, better known as Manitoba Saulteaux, are found primarily in eastern and southern Manitoba , extending west into southern Saskatchewan . During the late 18th century and early 19th century, as partners with the Cree in the fur trade , the Saulteaux migrated northwest into
243-710: The Billboard 200 , making it the first release from the archive series to appear on the chart. A compilation of six demo recordings from the Court and Spark sessions were released for Record Store Day on November 24, 2023. The first live album of the series, Live at Canterbury House – 1967 , was released on October 30, 2020. The expansive, three-set recording was captured at the Canterbury House student missionary in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1967. The live album
270-507: The Archives – Volume 1: The Early Years (1963–1967) compilation was released exclusively as a vinyl LP for Record Store Day 2021 Drop 1 . Highlights features a track listing that is in chronological order. The 180 gram vinyl was limited to 5,500 copies in the United States and 15,000 copies worldwide. The third auxiliary release in the series, Blue 50 (Demos & Outtakes) , was released by Rhino Records on June 21, 2021, to celebrate
297-403: The 50th anniversary of Blue ' s release. The digital-only EP release consists of five unreleased demos recorded during the making of Blue . The fourth auxiliary release in the series, a condensed version of Joni Mitchell Archives – Vol. 2: The Reprise Years (1968–1971) , titled Blue Highlights , was released on April 23, 2022, by Rhino Records. The sampler album was released exclusively as
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#1732793118960324-505: The Cree in culture) or their Métis population (who are a little bit Anishinaabe). The language of their Métis population is described as the Bungi language . The Western Saulteaux are found primarily in central Saskatchewan , but extend east into southwestern Manitoba and west into central Alberta and eastern British Columbia . They call themselves Nakawē ( ᓇᐦᑲᐍ )—an autonym that
351-620: The French pronunciation / ˈ s oʊ t oʊ / , SOH -toh; also written Salteaux, Saulteau and other variants ), otherwise known as the Plains Ojibwe , are a First Nations band government in Ontario , Manitoba , Saskatchewan , Alberta and British Columbia , Canada . They are a branch of the Ojibwe who pushed west. They formed a mixed culture of woodlands and plains Indigenous customs and traditions. The Saulteaux are
378-705: The Manitoba Saulteaux First Nations are signatories to Treaty 1 and Treaty 2 . The Manitoba Saulteaux culture is a transitional one from the Eastern Woodlands culture of their Ontario Saulteaux neighbours and Plains culture of the Western Saulteaux neighbours. Often, the term Bungi or Bungee (from bangii, meaning "a little bit") has been used to refer to either the Manitoba Saulteaux (who resemble
405-745: The Saulteaux have three major divisions. The Eastern Saulteaux, better known as the Ontario Saulteaux, are located around Rainy Lake and Lake of the Woods in Northwestern Ontario and southeastern Manitoba . Many of the Ontario Saulteaux First Nations are signatories to Treaty 3 . Their form of Anishinaabemowin (Anishinaabe language) is sometimes called Northwestern Ojibwa language (ISO 639-3: OJB), or simply Ojibwemowin (Ojibwe). Today English
432-665: The Swan River and Cumberland districts of west-central Manitoba, and into Saskatchewan along the Assiniboine River , as far its confluence with the Souris (Mouse) River. Once established in the area, the Saulteaux adapted some of the cultural traits of their allies, the Plains Cree and Assiniboine . Consequently, together with the Western Saulteaux, the Manitoba Saulteaux are sometimes called Plains Ojibwe . Many of
459-659: The US. "The Dry Cleaner from Des Moines" was released as a single to promote the album, but did not chart. Mitchell would tour to promote the album through 1979–80; performances from these concerts would be documented on the live album Shadows and Light (1980). The Globe and Mail wrote that "the melodies have a little wider range and a more legitimate jazz feeling to them than Mitchell could compose, but given Mitchell's peculiar vocal talent, what started out Mingus ended up sounding just like Joni Mitchell, moving forward once again into new territory." Sources: Prior to recording
486-672: The Western Saulteaux First Nations are signatories to Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 ; Saulteau First Nations in North Eastern British Columbia are a signatory to Treaty 8 . The Western Saulteaux culture is that of the Plains culture . Mingus (Joni Mitchell album) Mingus is the tenth studio album by Canadian musician Joni Mitchell . It was released on June 13, 1979, and was her last studio album for Asylum Records . The album
513-828: The areas of present-day Sault Ste. Marie and northern Michigan . Pressure from European Canadians and Americans gradually pushed the tribe westward to Manitoba , Saskatchewan and Alberta , with one community in British Columbia . Today most of the Saulteaux live in the Interlake District; Swan River, Duck Bay, Camperville, the southern part of Manitoba, and in Saskatchewan (Kamsack and surrounding areas). Because they were forced to move to land ill-suited for European crops, they were lucky to escape European-Canadian competition for their lands and have kept much of that assigned territory in reserves. Generally,
540-494: The first half of Mitchell's tenure at Asylum Records , which includes the years between the release of her fifth studio album, For the Roses (1972) and her seventh studio album, The Hissing of Summer Lawns (1975). The fourth volume of unreleased material, Joni Mitchell Archives – Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976–1980) , was released on October 4, 2024. The first volume of album remasters, The Reprise Albums (1968–1971) ,
567-437: The latter half of Mitchell's albums released on Asylum Records : Hejira (1976), Don Juan's Reckless Daughter (1977), Mingus (1979), and Shadows and Light (1980). The first auxiliary release in the series, Early Joni – 1963 , was released on October 30, 2020, by Rhino Records . The album features one of Mitchell's first live performances, a broadcast set on Saskatoon radio station CFQC AM . The cover art for
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#1732793118960594-418: The release features a self portrait drawn by Mitchell that is based on an early photo in her personal archive, and marks the first visual artwork that she had completed in several years. The second auxiliary release in the series, a condensed version of Joni Mitchell Archives – Vol. 1: The Early Years (1963–1967) , subtitled Highlights , was released on June 12, 2021, by Rhino Records. The truncated version of
621-473: Was pressed exclusively on vinyl. The second live album of the series, Live at Carnegie Hall – 1969 , was released on November 12, 2021. The two-set recording was captured at Carnegie Hall in New York City, New York on February 1, 1969. The live album was pressed exclusively on vinyl. Saulteaux The Saulteaux (pronounced / ˈ s ɔː l t oʊ / , SAWL -toh or in imitation of
648-419: Was released November 12, 2021. The box set consists of the archived material that was recorded during Mitchell's tenure at Reprise Records , which includes the years between the release of her debut studio album, Song to a Seagull (1968) and her fourth studio album, Blue (1971). The set is available in multiple formats, including as a five-disc CD set and, exclusive to the official Joni Mitchell web store,
675-548: Was released on July 2, 2021, by Rhino Records . The box set includes Mitchell's first four albums, all of which were released on Reprise Records : Song to a Seagull (1968), Clouds (1969), Ladies of the Canyon (1970), and Blue (1971). In the case of Song To A Seagull , the original mix has been recently updated by mixer Matt Lee, overseen by Mitchell. The box includes an essay by Brandi Carlile . The second volume of album remasters, The Asylum Albums (1972–1975) ,
702-478: Was released on October 30, 2020. The five-disc box set includes the archived material that was recorded in the years preceding the release of Mitchell's debut studio album, Song to a Seagull (1968). The box set also includes a booklet with liner notes featuring conversations about the time period between writer/filmmaker Cameron Crowe and Mitchell. The second volume of unreleased archived material, Joni Mitchell Archives – Vol. 2: The Reprise Years (1968–1971) ,
729-407: Was released on September 23, 2022, by Rhino Records . The box set includes Mitchell's first four albums released on Asylum Records : For the Roses (1972), Court and Spark (1974), Miles of Aisles (1974), and The Hissing of Summer Lawns (1975). The third volume of album remasters, The Asylum Albums (1976–1980) , was released on June 21, 2024, by Rhino Records . The box set includes
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