Reverend Gary Davis • The Guitar & Banjo Of Reverend Gary Davis

 

Review
by Richie Unterberger  
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 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). "Maple Leaf Rag" is a natural showcase for Davis' talents, and "Candy Man," which may be his most well-known song, is here presented without words, making for an interesting juxtaposition with more commonly heard versions on which he (or others) sings. As further evidence of his eclecticism, there's a version of "United States March aka Soldier's Drill" -- not the best format for his strengths, certainly, but an illustration of his ability to adapt his style to unexpected material.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-guitar-banjo-of-reverend-gary-davis-mw0000012363

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Reseña
por Richie Unterberger  
Dado que se trata de una grabación totalmente instrumental, es una entrada poco convencional en el catálogo de un intérprete conocido tanto como importante guitarrista como cantante. Algunos pueden echar de menos la voz de Davis en esta grabación de 1964, pero por otro lado hay muchos discos en los que canta. Esto da a los oyentes la oportunidad de perfeccionar sus diestras habilidades con la guitarra, mezclando ragtime, folk y blues, normalmente con la guitarra (aunque toca el banjo en un par de canciones y la armónica en una). "Maple Leaf Rag" es un escaparate natural para el talento de Davis, y "Candy Man", que puede ser su canción más conocida, se presenta aquí sin letra, lo que supone una interesante yuxtaposición con versiones más comúnmente escuchadas en las que él (u otros) cantan. Como prueba adicional de su eclecticismo, hay una versión de "United States March aka Soldier's Drill", que no es el mejor formato para sus puntos fuertes, ciertamente, pero que ilustra su habilidad para adaptar su estilo a material inesperado.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-guitar-banjo-of-reverend-gary-davis-mw0000012363

Tracks:
1 - Maple Leaf Rag    2:55
2 - Slow Drag    2:23
3 - The Boy Was Kissing The Girl (And Playing The Guitar At The Same Time)    2:40
4 - Candy Man    2:50
5 - United States March    6:25
6 - Devil's Dream    3:45
7 - The Coon Hunt    3:29
8 - Mister Jim    4:11
9 - Please Baby    3:14
10 - Fast Fox Trot    2:20
11 - Can't Be Satisfied    2:55


Credits:
    Liner Notes – Chris Albertson
    Photography By – Don Schlitten
    Recorded By – Rudy Van Gelder
    Remastered By – Joe Tarantino
    Supervised By – Samuel Charters

Recorded in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 2, 1964.

Label:    Prestige Folklore – FL 14033
Country:    US
Released:    Oct 1964
Genre:    Blues, Folk, World, & Country
Style:    Country Blues, East Coast Blues, Piedmont Blues
https://www.discogs.com/release/3320499-Reverend-Gary-Davis-The-Guitar-Banjo-Of-Reverend-Gary-Davis

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