Way Down South is the debut solo album by Matt "Guitar" Murphy, released in 1990 via Discovery Records. It includes contributions by his brother Floyd.
Critical reception
The Toronto Star called the album "a languid, liquid masterpiece".
The record is listed as an "Album Pick" on AllMusic. Reviewing for the site, Bill Dahl commented that the guitarist "acquits himself most competently here, mixing blues, funk, R&B, and a little jazz into his sparkling fretwork. His brother Floyd Murphy, a Memphis blues guitar legend himself, is on hand for a family reunion."
Track listing
Personnel Matt "Guitar" Murphycomposer, guitar, primary artist, producer, vocals Mark "Kaz" Kazanoffsaxophone Derek O'Brienguitar (rhythm) Floyd Murphyguitar, drums, composer Mel Brownpiano Eugene Carrierorgan, piano Chester Kingharmonica Russell Jacksonbass Tony Colemandrums Donna Pearlvocals (background) Angela Strehliguest artist, vocals (background)
Support Mark Guerraphotography Malcolm Harperediting Bill Narumart direction Derek O'Brienassistant producer, engineer, mixing, production assistant Jim O'Nealliner notes Stuart Sullivanengineer James Tuttleengineer, mixing Sam Yeatesartwork, illustrations
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