Joni Mitchell played a surprise set at the recent Newport Jazz Festival. It was the first full concert by the 78-year-old singersongwriter since 2002. A new boxed set, The Asylum Albums (1972-1975), pulls together remastered versions of Mitchell’s albums For The Roses, Court And Spark, Miles Of Aisles and The Hissing Of Summer Lawns. It’s released on September 23 via Rhino.
Robert Fripp publishes his first book, The Guitar Circle, on September 1 via Panegyric Publishing. Its 554 pages cover the King Crimson leader’s views on guitar playing, collaborating and personal development.