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In Episode #5, I explore Joni Mitchell's legendary 1976 album HEJIRA and the three incredible bassists that contributed to it--Max Bennett, Chuck Domanico, and of course, Jaco Pastorius. We'll talk about each player, where there career was at at the time of this recording, what gear they might have used, and if they had anything to say about recording this masterpiece. In particular, we'll really get to explore the beginning of the Jaco/Joni collaboration and what made it so special. I'll be breaking down basslines for each track and a first: some of my favorite LYRICS from this record! Join me in exploring one of the great albums #fromthebottom.
*DISCLAIMER - I'm exploring bassists and bass playing in this series, so I don't get into "Amelia" (check @RickBeato for a great video on that song) or "A Strange Boy"--songs that don't include bass.
00:00 Intro
02:19 Jaco Pastorius/"Coyote"
06:28 Max Bennett/"Furry Sings the Blues"
09:13 "Hejira"
11:48 "Song for Sharon"
13:56 "Black Crow"
16:12 Chuck Domanico/"Blue Motel Room"
19:36 "Refuge of the Roads"
21:56 Outro
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