Deep in the South

Guitar Gabriel

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 26, 1999)
• Original Release Date: January 26, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Music Maker
• ASIN: B00000HY6M
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #273,786 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Fairly standard but exceedingly well executed country blues, from an artist who came by his skill the old-fashioned way: over the course of his long life, Guitar Gabriel has epitomized the guitar-slinging wanderer. A onetime acquaintance of the legendary Blind Boy Fuller, Guitar Gabe (born Robert Lewis Jones) has an easygoing style, pulling off those riffs that are standard in the genre but sound so good when they're done right--as they are here. --Genevieve Williams

Product Description

Guitar Gabriel boogies and cries heartfelt country blues on 'Deep in the South' his first record in three decades!

Gabriel traveled with carnivals and medicine shows when younger, performing with an appealingly wizened voice and easygoing six-string style.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great music, great sound, July 4, 1999

By A Customer

Not only is the music great, though not revolutionary, but also the story of the final years of Guitar Gabriel during which this album was made is heartwarming and mesmerizing (it is told in the booklet). Sound is great because of the involvement of audio pioneer and musician Mark Levinson (through his foundation) in the mastering process.

5.0 out of 5 stars A jewel of 20th Century blues ., February 20, 1999

By A Customer

Lets see... how to describe Guitar Gabriel's playing...possibly like slowly turning a jewel, to watch the facets sparkle. The respectful restrained accompanyment is equally brilliant. The vocals reveal the pleasure felt in the sound of the ensemble. Production quality ranks at the top of the industry. Thank you for preserving the talents of one of the great blues artists of our time. P. Poliski

5.0 out of 5 stars The most inspired lyricist and singer of the post war era, January 31, 1999

By A Customer

This is a tour de force of musical artistry. Gabe's haunting voice which seems to chuckle and weep simultaneously has deeply affected my view of the blues. Gabe pushes this genre's boundaries to the limits. His song "Old Fashioned Love" embodies the inherent timelessness usually reserved for jazz standards. The world needs this kind of music. Every one should own a copy.