The Guitar & Banjo of Reverend Gary Davis is an album by blues musician Reverend Gary Davis recorded in 1964 and released on the Prestige Folklore label.[1][2][3]
| The Guitar & Banjo of Reverend Gary Davis | ||||
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| Released | 1964 | |||
| Recorded | March 2, 1964 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ | |||
| Genre | Blues | |||
| Length | 37:44 | |||
| Label | Prestige Folklore FL 14033 | |||
| Producer | Samuel Charters | |||
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Reception edit
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
| The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings | [5] |
AllMusic reviewer Richie Unterberger stated: "Because this is an all-instrumental recording, it's an offbeat entry into the catalog of a performer known both as an important guitarist and as a singer. Some might miss Davis' vocals on this 1964 recording, but on the other hand there are plenty of records with him singing around. This gives listeners a chance to hone in on [sic] his dexterous guitar skills, blending ragtime, folk, and blues, usually on guitar (though he plays banjo on a couple of songs, and harmonica on one). ... not the best format for his strengths, certainly, but an illustration of his ability to adapt his style to unexpected material".[4]
Track listing edit
All compositions by Gary Davis except where noted
- "Maple Leaf Rag" (Scott Joplin) – 2:58
- "Slow Drag" – 2:27
- "The Boy Was Kissing the Girl (and Playing the Guitar the Same Time)" – 2:42
- "Candy Man" – 2:54
- "United States March" (Traditional) – 6:31
- "Devil's Dream" (Traditional) – 3:50
- "The Coon Hunt" (Traditional) – 3:32
- "Mister Jim" – 4:15
- "Please Baby" – 3:18
- "Fast Fox Trot" – 2:22
- "Can't Be Satisfied" – 2:55[4]
Personnel edit
Performance edit
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References edit
- ^ Jazzdisco: Prestige Folklore 14000 series (12 inch LP), Jazzdisco.org, accessed October 31, 2018
- ^ Both Sides Now: Prestige/Folklore Album Discography, Bsnpubs.com, accessed October 31, 2018
- ^ a b Wirz' American Music: Gary Davis discography, Wirz.de, accessed October 31, 2018
- ^ a b c Unterberger, Richie. Rev. Gary Davis: The Guitar & Banjo of Reverend Gary Davis – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
- ^ Russell, Tony; Smith, Chris (2006). The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings. Penguin. p. 155. ISBN 978-0-140-51384-4.
- ^ a b "The Guitar & Banjo of Reverend Gary Davis - Rev. Gary Davis | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved May 21, 2021.