So Right [Original Version] (2005)

About this title: Joni Mitchell is greatly admired by many current jazz singers. But when they interpret her songs, in most cases, the performances are pretty straight, often sounding like a pale imitation of the original. Maria Pia De Vito is an Italian singer who in her career has explored local folk songs, Indian music and a variety of jazz styles. Her voice and English are flawless and she has a very adventurous spirit. So Right is comprised of seven Joni Mitchell songs and four of Pia De Vito's originals that are in the style of Mitchell. The interpretations of Joni Mitchell's songs give proper respect to ... read more

Tracks:

1. Amelia [Mitchell]
2. All I Want [Mitchell]
3. Little Blue Birds [DeVito/Rea]
4. So Right [DeVito/Pietropaoli]
5. God Must Be a Boogie Man [Mitchell]
6. River [Mitchell]
7. Harlem in Havana [Mitchell]
8. Since Your Love Died [DeVito/Pietropaoli]
9. Woodstock [Mitchell]
10. Miskin [DeVito]
11. A Case of You [Mitchell]
12. The Sweetest Medicine [DeVito/Rea/Pietropa]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.