This 1990 collection of jazz standards, 'Round Midnight, found Ronstadt revisiting the Great American Songbook. The album showcased her mature vocal style interpreting compositions by jazz luminaries.
- The album was produced by George Massenburg and Nelson Riddle. It reached number 4 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and number 126 on the Billboard 200. 'Round Midnight was Ronstadt's first album on the new label Rhino/Elektra.
- The recording sessions for 'Round Midnight took place in Los Angeles. Rhino Records, known for its reissues, released this new studio album from Ronstadt. This marked a departure from her previous work, which had focused more on pop and country.
- The album features interpretations of standards such as "When You Wish Upon a Star" and the title track, "'Round Midnight." Ronstadt's interpretive skills were praised, though some critics noted the arrangements were more conventional than previous jazz-influenced efforts. It was her second album of standards, following 1983's What's New.
Linda Ronstadt is a versatile American singer whose career has spanned country, rock, pop, and traditional pop standards. In 1990, she released 'Round Midnight, a collection of jazz standards.
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