Kansas City Symphony: Clouds in My Coffee - The Music of Joni Mitchell Carole King & Carly Simon

Kansas City Symphony: Clouds in My Coffee - The Music of Joni Mitchell Carole King & Carly Simon at Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

One concert, three unmistakably different songwriting personalities: Joni Mitchell's reflection, Carole King's rhythmic lift and Carly Simon's knowing wit. Clouds in My Coffee celebrates their music rather than bringing the songwriters themselves to the stage. At Helzberg Hall in Kansas City on February 13, 2027, Ted Sperling conducts the Kansas City Symphony for the tribute.

Morgan James, Bryonha Marie and Shayna Steele provide the live vocals, giving this tribute its own performing identity alongside the orchestra. The advertised program includes "Both Sides Now," "I Feel the Earth Move" and "You're So Vain." Put together, those songs move from reflection to rhythmic energy to sharp-edged humor. That's a satisfying range for one concert, with three singers bringing their own voices to music associated with three distinct writers.

Each songwriter offers a different reason to listen: Mitchell's reflective perspective, King's momentum and Simon's wry attitude. The organizer also invites singing along, giving anyone who knows the words a welcome way to join in. It's an invitation, not a requirement; the songs have plenty to offer listeners who would rather take them in.

With three announced vocalists and the Kansas City Symphony, this is a tribute with performers of its own, not an appearance by Mitchell, King or Simon. That distinction is part of the appeal: familiar writing takes on a new concert identity through the artists performing it here.

Hear three vocalists and the Symphony bring Joni Mitchell, Carole King and Carly Simon together—book tickets for Clouds in My Coffee.