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Janis started recording her performances back in the eighties; by 2003 she had amassed a huge selection of recordings. When the opportunity arose to release a live album, Janis enlisted co-producer John Leonardini to review and digitally transfer over 400 hours of concert recordings in a variety of formats, looking for the best of the best. Those selections were filtered down to the 26 songs on this album. Offered as a "Live to 2 track" recording, the production team eschewed studio tricks and instead delivered to the listener the exact experience of the performance. Highlights:"Silly Habits" is transformed from the smoky blues originally recorded on Janis Ian II into a raucous swing melody, complete with some of Janis' strongest piano playing & other incredible instrumental solos. Due to a hand injury, Janis no longer performs on the piano, so this recording provides the listener with a glimpse of her prodigious talent on the keys.