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

“This is an interesting if not essential release from the masterful bassist.” – Scott Yanow/AllMusic.

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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Released: 1980
Recorded: June 30 and July 1, 1977
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California
Label: Muse
MR 5180
Producer: Ed Michel