5 Facts About Jac Holzman's Role on Judy Collins' A Maid of Constant Sorrow

Jac Holzman produced the album. He was the founder of Elektra Records and oversaw the recording sessions.

Mark Abramson handled editing duties. He was responsible for assembling the final tracks from the recorded material.

The album is Judy Collins’ second studio release. It came out in 1961, early in her career as a folk singer.

Holzman’s production style was minimalist. He let Collins’ voice and guitar take center stage without heavy orchestration.

This album helped establish Collins as a folk artist. It featured traditional songs and set the tone for her later work on Elektra.