Way Out West is an album by bassist Richard Davis recorded in 1977 but not released on the Muse label until 1980.[3][4]
| Way Out West | ||||
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| Released | 1980 | |||
| Recorded | June 30 and July 1, 1977 Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Muse MR 5180 | |||
| Producer | Ed Michel | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [2] |
Reception
editAllmusic 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".[1]
Track listing
edit- "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
edit- 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)
References
edit- ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic listing, accessed August 30, 2013
- ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 59. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
- ^ Muse Records discography accessed August 30, 2013
- ^ Richard Davis discography accessed August 30, 2013
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