Way Out West

Way Out West is an album by bassist Richard Davis recorded in 1977 but not released on the Muse label until 1980. 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". 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)