Way Out West

RELEASE
1981
LABEL
Muse
GENRES
Jazz, Hard Bop, Post-Bop

Album Review

Recorded with the same musicians and during the same two days as the Galaxy release Fancy Free, this LP covers a wide area. Bassist Richard Davis is heard in an unaccompanied solo on the brief "A Peace for Richard," on a duet with tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson for "On the Trail" (one of the session's highpoints), heading a trio with pianist Stanley Cowell and drummer Billy Cobham on "I'm Old Fashioned" and otherwise playing with a quintet that also includes Henderson, Cowell (who doubles on a dated sounding electric piano), Cobham and trumpeter Eddie Henderson; three songs have vocals by the obscure Dolly Hirota. Ranging from straightahead to some funky pop, this is an interesting if not essential release from the masterful bassist.
Scott Yanow, Rovi

Track Listing

  1. A Piece for Richard
  2. Elephant Boy
  3. Do a Dog a Favor
  4. On the Trail
  5. I'm Old Fashioned
  6. Waiting for the Moment
  7. Warm Canto
  8. Song of Gratitude
  9. Don't Worry 'Bout a Thing