The Joni Chronicles An Die Musik – Friday, May 27th Shows at 8:00 PM and 9:30 PM Tickets: $ 17 advance / $ 20 door / $10 students Purchase tickets on line at: www.andiemusiklive.com  

Popular multi-instrumentalist, composer and bandleader, Craig Alston presents his 5 year Joni Mitchell project collaboration with jazz vocalist Marianne Matheny-Katz.  Mitchell, who began her career as a solo folk singer/songwriter grew into an internationally respected jazz and pop musician and composer. The complexities of Joni Mitchell’s melodies and lyrics drew many of the world’s greatest jazz musicians to collaborate and perform with her. The short list includes icons Herbie Hancock, Charles Mingus, Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny, and Wayne Shorter. This concert shows why jazz lovers are huge Joni Mitchell fans! New and longtime fans will be delighted! Hear hip new arrangements of tunes such as "Help Me," "Free Man in Paris," "Bother Sides Now," "Edith and the Kingpin, "Black Crow," and "Dry Cleaner from Des Moines." Most of the arrangements have been set by Alan Blackman and others are band collaborations.  Don't miss this unforgettable performance!

Craig Alston – saxophone & woodwinds Marianne Matheny-Katz - vocals Alan Blackman - piano Eric Kennedy - drums Michael Raitzyk - guitar Max Murray - bass