The Guitar & Banjo of Reverend Gary Davis

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The Guitar & Banjo of Reverend Gary Davis
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Studio album by
Reverend Gary Davis
Released1964
RecordedMarch 2, 1964
Studio Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Genre Blues
Length37:44
Label Prestige Folklore
FL 14033
Producer Samuel Charters
Reverend Gary Davis chronology
Say No to the Devil
(1961)		The Guitar & Banjo of Reverend Gary Davis
(1964)		 The Reverend Gary Davis at Newport
(1968)

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]

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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

All compositions by Gary Davis except where noted

  1. "Maple Leaf Rag" (Scott Joplin) – 2:58
  2. "Slow Drag" – 2:27
  3. "The Boy Was Kissing the Girl (and Playing the Guitar the Same Time)" – 2:42
  4. "Candy Man" – 2:54
  5. "United States March" (Traditional) – 6:31
  6. "Devil's Dream" (Traditional) – 3:50
  7. "The Coon Hunt" (Traditional) – 3:32
  8. "Mister Jim" – 4:15
  9. "Please Baby" – 3:18
  10. "Fast Fox Trot" – 2:22
  11. "Can't Be Satisfied" – 2:55 [4]

Personnel

Performance

Production

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References

  1. ↑ Jazzdisco: Prestige Folklore 14000 series (12 inch LP), Jazzdisco.org, accessed October 31, 2018
  2. ↑ Both Sides Now: Prestige/Folklore Album Discography, Bsnpubs.com, accessed October 31, 2018
  3. 1 2 Wirz' American Music: Gary Davis discography, Wirz.de, accessed October 31, 2018
  4. 1 2 3 Unterberger, Richie. Rev. Gary Davis: The Guitar & Banjo of Reverend Gary Davis – Review at AllMusic . Retrieved October 31, 2018.
  5. ↑ Russell, Tony; Smith, Chris (2006). The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings . Penguin. p. 155. ISBN   978-0-140-51384-4.
  6. 1 2 "The Guitar & Banjo of Reverend Gary Davis - Rev. Gary Davis | Credits". AllMusic . Retrieved May 21, 2021.
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