Maria Muldaur "Meet Me at Midnight" LP

★First press limited edition

Maria Muldaur, the singer who continues to convey the charm of American roots music such as blues, jazz, and folk, has released two albums from the 1990s for Black Top, the most important label for newly recorded blues at the time, which are now available on LP for the first time in the world!

Following on from her previous album, which was themed on Louisiana music and directed by her lustrous singing voice, this 1994 Black Top album is filled with the heat and sensuality of a midsummer night in the southern United States. Produced by John Porter (Buddy Guy, BB King, etc.), it features Tracy Nelson, Bill Payne and Shawn Murphy of Little Feat, Don Bryant and Ann Peebles, and others. This monumental album is written by Dan Penn and features a horn section, with a Memphis, high-sound production, as well as Southern Soul-flavored songs such as "Sweet Simple Love." The title track, written and performed by her old friend guitarist Rick Vito, is also wonderful, with a strong voodoo/swamp vibe. Along with her previous album, this is an important work that cannot be overlooked when talking about her career.

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