Maybe it reminds her of the sounds that backed up Billie Holiday. I've been listening to Lady in Satin a lot lately and that struck me, although Travelogue's are way more extensive than LIS's.
Maggie Funny you should mention this. I listen to Lady In Satin often. When I listened to it last week I thought if only Joni's orchestra and arrangements would have been as lean. Those of Lady In Satin are those of a classic masterpiece. No comparison in my book. Jerry