Walin Daddy: Best of 1945 - 1959

2011 three CD collection, the first ever overview of the Wizard of the West Coast: His work as a saxophonist, bandleader, arranger and producer has earned him the title Father Of West Coast R&B. Disc One is devoted to the best sides released by Davis in his own right between 1945 and 1956, while on Discs Two and Three, R&B expert Dave Penny has concentrated on recordings (from the '40s and '50s respectively) on which Davis appears as accompanist, be it band member, session player or band leader.but always contributing an exciting tenor sax solo or two. Future Noise.