Way Out West is an album by bassist Richard Davis recorded in 1977 but not released on the Muse label until 1980.Muse Records discography accessed August 30, 2013Richard Davis discography accessed August 30, 2013
Reception Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "Ranging from straightahead to some funky pop, this is an interesting if not essential release from the masterful bassist".Yanow, S. Allmusic listing, accessed August 30, 2013
Track listing "A Peace for Richard" (S. Roune) – 2:00 "Elephant Boy" (Bill Lee) – 6:18 "Do a Dog a Favor" (Robert Bowers, Pat Davis) – 3:15 "On the Trail" (Ferde Grofé) – 7:29 "I'm Old Fashioned" (Jerome Kern, Johnny Mercer) – 4:24 "Sienna: Waiting for the Moment" (Stanley Cowell) – 5:05 "Warm Canto" (Mal Waldron) – 4:11 "Song of Gratitude" (Consuela Lee Moorehead) – 3:13 "Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing" (Stevie Wonder) – 3:00
Personnel Richard Davis – bass Eddie Henderson – trumpet (tracks 2, 3 & 6–9) Joe Henderson – tenor saxophone (tracks 2–4, 6, 8 & 9) Stanley Cowell – piano (tracks 2, 3 & 5–9) Billy Cobham – synthesizer, drums (tracks 2, 3, 5, 6 8 & 9) Dolly Hirota – vocals (tracks 3, 6 & 7)
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