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.
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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."
Personnel
Matt "Guitar" Murphy – composer, guitar, primary artist, producer, vocals
Mark "Kaz" Kazanoff – saxophone
Derek O'Brien – guitar (rhythm)
Floyd Murphy – guitar, drums, composer
Mel Brown – piano
Eugene Carrier – organ, piano
Chester King – harmonica
Russell Jackson – bass
Tony Coleman – drums
Donna Pearl – vocals (background)
Angela Strehli – guest artist, vocals (background)
Support
Mark Guerra – photography
Malcolm Harper – editing
Bill Narum – art direction
Derek O'Brien – assistant producer, engineer, mixing, production assistant
Jim O'Neal – liner notes
Stuart Sullivan – engineer
James Tuttle – engineer, mixing
Sam Yeates – artwork, illustrations