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This intimate theatrical cabaret, developed at Washington D.C’s Signature Theatre, weaves together the lives and iconic music of long-time friends and one-time lovers, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Featuring thirteen songs that soundtracked generations of collective yearning including A Case of You, Hallelujah, Big Yellow Taxi, Suzanne and Who By Fire, Both Sides Now examines the messiness of being human and the struggle to stay connected. Starring and written by Frost School of Music alum and award-winning jazz vocalist, Danielle Wertz and rock-folk musician Robbie Schaefer. A Regional Premiere.

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Both Sides Now: The Music And Lives Of Joni Mitchell And Leonard Cohen

GableStage

“A masterful ballad interpreter” (NYC Jazz Record), the sublime vocalist and 2015 Thelonious Monk competition finalist performs music from her newest Outside in Music album, Other Side. An artist on the rise, the New York City-based singer and composer weaves together elements of jazz, folk, and the use of her voice as an instrumental texture to create an intimate and personal musical world.



Danielle Wertz

SFJAZZ Center

For Berkeley-reared tenor saxophonist Raffi Garabedian music is both a calling and a vehicle for exploring his family’s star-crossed past. A highly regarded improviser who’s performed and recorded with artists such as Brad Mehldau Trio drummer Jorge Rossy, bassist Ben Street, saxophonist Dayna Stephens, and R&B legend Johnny Talbot, Garabedian co-founded the innovative brass band Brass Magic.



Raffi Garabedian Octet

A theatrical cabaret-style concert exploring the music and lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen, created by and starring Robbie Schaefer and Danielle Wertz.

Composer, Vocalist, Storyteller, Arranger, Jazz Musician

Danielle Wertz

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 11, 2026

Both Sides Now: The Music and Lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen · Kleinhans Music Hall

Past events

Dec 13, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025

Both Sides Now: The Music And Lives Of Joni Mitchell And Leonard Cohen · GableStage

Feb 16, 2024

Danielle Wertz · San Francisco Jazz

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