MAESTRO, Taj Mahal's first U.S. release in five years- marks the fortieth anniversary of Taj's rich and varied recording career by mixing original material with chestnuts from vintage sources and newcomers alike. But MAESTRO is much more than just a tribute to his past glories. It captures the same level of intensity and depth that has characterized every one of Taj's recordings since his self-titled debut album in 1968. Simply put four decades have done nothing to dilute his energy quotient.