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Pete Oxley Guitar
United Kingdom
Registrace 22. 05. 2020
Pete Oxley is a guitarist, bandleader and composer of mainly jazz-related music. He would explain that coming from a background of classical music, prog rock, and then, from his late twenties, a love of jazz - much from the ECM stable and ‘world’ influences - that his music is something of a meld of all these influences. He has written for many ensembles over the years and has had his pieces played on National radio, TV and performed by his various projects and by others.
Notable outlets for his writing would include his Paris-based band, The New Noakes Quartet, His 5-piece band Curious Paradise and latterly, the Oxley-Meier Guitar Project and Hejira, celebrating the music of Joni Mitchell
Notable outlets for his writing would include his Paris-based band, The New Noakes Quartet, His 5-piece band Curious Paradise and latterly, the Oxley-Meier Guitar Project and Hejira, celebrating the music of Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell's 'Free Man In Paris' – performed by Hejira
Joni Mitchell's hit song, 'Free Man In Paris', performed by the U.K. band 'Hejira', released to coincide with the Paris Olympic Games, 2024.
Joni Mitchell recorded this on 'Court & Spark', then later on 'Shadows and Light' - the great band featuring Pat Metheny, Lyle Mays, Michael Brecker, Jaco Pastorius and Don Alias. This version was also recorded live by Hejira at the Cockpit in November 2023, as part of the EFG London Jazz festival.
The entire gig was superbly recorded and is available on CD and LSL formats here: spinjazz.com/shop
Hejira are touring extensively throughout the U.K. in the autumn of 2024 - and there will be plenty of dates in 2025.
Please see:
www.hejira.co.uk to learn more and book tickets for their upcoming shows.
Joni Mitchell recorded this on 'Court & Spark', then later on 'Shadows and Light' - the great band featuring Pat Metheny, Lyle Mays, Michael Brecker, Jaco Pastorius and Don Alias. This version was also recorded live by Hejira at the Cockpit in November 2023, as part of the EFG London Jazz festival.
The entire gig was superbly recorded and is available on CD and LSL formats here: spinjazz.com/shop
Hejira are touring extensively throughout the U.K. in the autumn of 2024 - and there will be plenty of dates in 2025.
Please see:
www.hejira.co.uk to learn more and book tickets for their upcoming shows.
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Hejira performs Joni Mitchell's feisty song, In France They Kiss On Main Street
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Hejira - the band set up to celebrate Joni Mitchell - recently performed at the EFG London Jazz Festival and recorded the show for a live album! 'Hejira' draws it's materials from Joni Mitchell's stunning live album, Shadows and Light (which featured the stellar band of Pat Metheny, Michael Brecker, Lyle Mays, Jaco Pastorius and Don Alias) This track is from the forthcoming album - which will b...
‘Hejira’: a must-see introduction to the 7-piece band | Celebrating Joni Mitchell’s 80th birthday.
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With the approach of Joni Mitchell’s 80th birthday, Hejira celebrate’s the genius singer-songwriter with this video and a 16-date tour of the UK! ‘Hejira’ is a 7-piece band, set up to celebrate the masterpiece works of Joni Mitchell, particularly from her great albums of the late 70’s (The Hissing of Summer Lawns, Hejira, Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter, Mingus) culminating in her stellar live alb...
Joni Mitchell's 'Coyote' performed by 7 piece band 'Hejira'
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This is Hejira's stunning performance of Joni Mitchell's 'Coyote' inspired by the performance on her iconic album 'Shadows and Light' (and originally recorded on Joni's masterpiece album, 'Hejira', from where the band takes their name). Joni Mitchell's original band for Shadows and Light comprised bassist Jaco Pastorius, guitarist Pat Metheny, keyboardist Lyle Mays, percussionist Don Alias and ...
Hejira plays Joni Mitchell's 'Hejira'
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In this video, this outstanding 7-piece band performs a cover of the Joni Mitchell song 'Hejira'. Led by Hattie Whitehead, the band comprises highly experienced jazz musicians who share a deep love and respect for Mitchell's music. In particular, the band performs the masterpiece works that Mitchell captured on her live 1980 album, ‘Shadows and Light’. Joni Mitchell's original band for Shadows ...
'Hejira' performs Black Crow, by Joni Mitchell
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This is a stunning performance of Joni Mitchell's 'Black Crow' by the UK band Hejira, inspired by the performance on Joni's iconic album 'Shadows and Light' (and originally recorded on Joni's masterpiece album, 'Hejira', from where the band takes their name). Joni Mitchell's original band for Shadows and Light comprised bassist Jaco Pastorius, guitarist Pat Metheny, keyboardist Lyle Mays, percu...
September Song
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The Spin re-opened with this streamed film in May 2021, following more than a year's closure due to Covid-19. This is one of the textural ballads from that session. Pete Oxley & Nicolas Meier ~ guitars Raph Mizraki ~ double bass Paul Cavaciuti ~ drums Keith Fairbairn ~ percussion
East Coast Joys (Pete Oxley)
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The Oxley - Meier Guitar Project performs East Coast Joys, recorded 'live' for The Spin's re-opening streamed gig, May 2021. Pete Oxley - Shergold electric 12 string guitar Nick Meier - Godin steel string guitar Raph Mizraki - Fretless electric bass Paul Cavaciuti - Drums Keith Fairbairn - Percussion
The Austin Bar (N. Meier)
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The Oxley Meier Guitar Project recorded a full-length concert during the closure of venues in 2021. This is the opening track, played 'live' to a streamed audience - but capturing the vibe of a 'real gig'! Pete Oxley - Sitar guitar Nick Meier - 12 string acoustic guitar Raph Mizraki - Bass Paul Cavaciuti - drums Keith Fairbairn - percussion
Goodbye Pork Pie Hat (Joni Mitchell version) performed by Pandora
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Joni Mitchell took much of the great sax solo (by Shafi Hadi) on Charles Mingus's original recording of Goodbye Pork Pie Hat as the melody for two incredible choruses that she put words to. Joni's version on 'Shadows And Light' is astonishing, and this is very much a tribute to that performance. Pandora are: Pandora Dewan ~ Vocals Pete Oxley ~ Guitar Raph Mizraki ~ bass Keith Fairbairn ~ Drums ...
Estate (Summer)
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This beautiful piece by Bruno Martino, performed by Pandora from the barn sessions, 03/12/20. The band: Pandora Dewan ~ Vocals Pete Oxley ~ Guitar Raph Mizraki ~ Bass Keith Fairbairn ~ Drums
A Case Of You, performed by Pandora
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From the same barn recording session as 'Chega de Suadade' (03-12-20), this new band performs Pete Oxley's arrangement of the Joni Mitchell classic. Pandora Dewan ~ Vocals Pete Oxley ~ Guitar Raph Mizraki ~ Bass Keith Fairbairn ~ Drums
'Chega de Saudade' performed by Pandora
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Recorded and filmed on a freezing cold day in December, 2020, this was the first performance by the new group, 'Pandora'. Pandora Dewan ~ vocals Pete Oxley ~ guitar Raph Mizraki ~ bass Keith Fairbairn ~ drums
'Who Knows?' - The Oxley-Meier Guitar Project, featuring John Etheridge
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'Who Knows?' - The Oxley-Meier Guitar Project, featuring John Etheridge
Great. The guitarist looks like Mark Knopfler... :-:
...But he doesn't sound like Mark Knopfler!😉😆
I was part of the Laurel Canyon gang. Thank you for the tears and the memories.
Congratulations you guys do this with respect and class authenticity i am very impreessed
Marvelous! ❤❤❤
Saw live at the stables, fantastic evening.
lovely -
Saw them play this live in Leeds - am waiting for their return to Leeds or anywhere in Yorkshire - faithfull interpretation of the original
Hi Kevin! Thanks very much for your comment... Did you see that we will be performing in Marsden, West Yorkshire on Friday 27th September? I hope you can make it!± Please spread the word among your Joni-loving friends! Cheers, Pete
Just beautiful
Wonderful band and great video too - thanks for sharing 🙂
Mesmerizing,sublime and spiritual…
Takes serious balls to speak directly to your inspiration in yr own voice. Gorgeous.
Wonderful Pete Oxley and company!
Another fine video and a gig I was fortunate enough to witness, really enjoyed seeing this again, Thanks for sharing Pete ✌
Wow. That was great! Glad to see another Joni tune done by you. Just dead on!
Brilliant 🤩 Very many thanks.
Such a great song from a great album that just doesn't date. It just motors along and lifts you up!
Totally agree!
Lovely video 😊
Good one, guys!
See them live - brilliant musicians
YES! I can't get enough of this band.
Saw them in York last year. They are brilliant in all respects.
Great song. Superb performance. These musicians are brilliant live.
Wonderful!
Great video, great band!!!
Sooooooo good! Well played and sung - beautiful!
Your musicianship pays respect to Joni and the artists she worked with. I can't express how hopeful I am that you will come to the States in 2025. There is an audience here that will enjoy and appreciate your tribute to Joni. Thank you for your gift of music.
Excellent, the windmill fell down during the night outside Moulin Rouge earlier this year
Fantastic song, and brilliant.....even... olympian performance! Loved it! Can you come back to Harrogate soon please, or Leeds or York, or basically anywhere near me?? Btw, thought your re-interpretation of Song For Sharon was utterly brilliant! ❤
Amazing!😍
Saw these wonderful people at The Royal in Northampton, an outstanding evening's entertainment Not trying to be Joni Mitchell but interpreting Joni's music so respectfully from a tight band of talented jazz musicians If you never had the opportunity to see Joni, these guys are the next best thing, don't miss out
Wonderful band, get to one of their gigs, great night. Saw them in Cardiff at the end of last year . Hope they continue to tour .
Loved Hejira’s recent gig in Sturminster Newton. Such talented musicians, really doing justice to Joni’s wonderful songs. Can’t wait to see them again.
Such an inspirational performance and a terrific video. A truly gifted group of musicians, clearly enjoying performing this wonderful music!😊
The camera angles are irritating I want to see all of her not just the ultra face close up…
Loved seeing this band at Seven Arts near Leeds. So good.
When it's this good, it's a significant cover.
I hope that one day you will start touring with this great band, there are many tribute bands from all kinds of bands but I don't know any band that does Joni Mitchell music, let alone this good!
They already tour, in fact they seem to spend a good part of the year on tour. Get on Pete's mailing list and you will start receiving details.
Wow so great to here more!!
Wonderful! Guaranteed to lift one's spirits.
Wonderful version of a great song. Anyone with just a passing interest in Joni Mitchell should get along to one of their gigs, you won't be disappointed.
Sounds wonderful and this makes me hope to attend one of Hejira's concerts soon 😊 Nice video, too!
Perfect summer song for a dismal rainy August summer evening, uplifting and inspiring!!!
Magnificent. I wondered seeing this, whether Jaco’s bass line would work - sure did, brilliant. And the vocals, true to Joni, gentle, persuasive. The rest of the band, perfect. Thanks for this rare and beautiful rendition.
Love this. You’ve got a new fan here 👍
damn sweet. she has a lovely voice. she gets it.
Amazingly good!
one of the best songs ever written. JM
Wow, thanks!!! One of my favorite songs from my favorite Joni Album. RIP Jaco.
So pure voice !Bravo!
Amazing , thank you for the great musicianship. Joni would be so happy to hear this!