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At the time of its release in early 1974, Joni Mitchell\u2019s Court and Spark<\/i> was merely the latest in remarkable string of superb albums from Joni Mitchell. With the benefit of a half century\u2019s hindsight, the album \u2013 a seamless blending of folk, jazz, rock and more \u2013 can be seen as one of the most important works of the decade. With Court and Spark<\/i>, Mitchell demonstrated a seemingly effortless ability to draw from disparate musical styles and create an enduring work.<\/p>\n
Hugely influential, Mitchell\u2019s sixth studio release helped point the way not only for other singer-songwriters but for artists across the entire musical spectrum. Even beyond the album\u2019s most well-known tracks \u2013 \u201cHelp Me\u201d and \u201cFree Man in Paris\u201d \u2013 Court and Spark<\/i> is filled with adventurous musicality, incisive songwriting, dazzling arrangement and highly accessible songwriting. Universally acclaimed, Court and Spark<\/i> reliably shows up on nearly ever best-of list.<\/p>\n
In celebration of the album\u2019s 50th<\/sup> anniversary, Bill Kopp\u2019s Music to Your Ears discussion series presents and evening with Court and Spark<\/i>. Helping lead a conversation about this landmark and groundbreaking album is award-winning musician, singer and songwriter Eleanor Underhill. As both a solo artist and as half of the duo Underhill Rose, Eleanor is a high profile and beloved fixture of the Western North Carolina music scene and beyond. Counting Joni Mitchell\u2019s Court and Spark<\/i> among the most important albums that influenced her, Underhill will share what Mitchell\u2019s music means to her and how it helped guide her own acclaimed musical pursuits.<\/p>\n Eleanor Underhill<\/p><\/div>\n Join host and music journalist Bill Kopp (that’s me) for an evening in discussion with Eleanor Underhill about Joni Mitchell. We\u2019ll listen to key tracks and encourage questions from the audience. The evening is the latest installment of the popular \u201cMusic to Your Ears\u2019 discussion series, hosted by Asheville Guitar Bar and sponsored by AshevilleFM.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/blog.musoscribe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/eleanor_underhill.jpg\")