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Geoff Muldaur

Geoff Muldaur (born August 12, 1943) is an American singer, guitarist and composer, who was a founding member of the Jim Kweskin Jug Band and a member of Paul Butterfield's Better Days. Career Having

Geoff Muldaur (born August 12, 1943) is an American singer, guitarist and composer, who was a founding member of the Jim Kweskin Jug Band and a member of Paul Butterfield’s Better Days. Career Having established a reputation with the Kweskin Jug Band during the 1960s, Geoff and his then-wife Maria Muldaur recorded their first album, Pottery Pie, for Warner Bros. Records in 1968. This album contained his version of “Brazil” (“Aquarela do Brasil”), which became the theme for the film Brazil (1985) directed by Terry Gilliam. After recording the album, the Muldaurs moved to Woodstock, New York. and Geoff Muldaur and the Nite Lites for Hannibal Records. He wrote scores for film and television, won an Emmy Award, and produced albums for Lenny Pickett and Richard Greene. In 2003, Deutsche Grammophon released his album, Private Astronomy: A Vision of the Music of Bix Beiderbecke. After the Kweskin group broke up, the couple produced two albums. Maria Muldaur began her solo career when their marriage ended in 1972 and retained her married name. His sister is actress Diana Muldaur. His daughters Jenni and Clare are also musicians. Discography As leader * Sleepy Man Blues (Prestige, 1964) * P

Era
Post-War
Lived
1943–present
From
United States
Born in
Pelham
Known as
musician, singer, songwriter, guitarist
Instruments
guitar, voice
Genres
traditional folk music, country music