Strut present the first ever reissue of an essential lost classic from the Black Fire catalogue, Wayne Davis’ powerful self-titled gospel-soul album from 1976. An accomplished vocalist and keyboard player, Davis had studied in Washington D.C. and had worked with Roberta Flack and she subsequently secured him a recording deal with Atlantic Records; he released the A View From Another Place album in 1973 and Roberta contributed electric piano to one of the tracks. Davis was the dropped from the label and his subsequent album was released by Jimmy Gray on Black Fire. Produced by Jimmy Watkins and Bias Studios manager, Bob Dawson, the album line-up featured the celebrated poet and flautist Wanda Robinson and the horn section from legendary D.C. go-go pioneers Experience Unlimited. Wayne later returned the favour, appearing as a vocalist on Experience Unlimited’s seminal Free Yourself album. Wayne Davis – Look at the People! This first international reissue of the album features new sleeve notes including band member interviews and original illustrated artwork by Muzi Branch. Audio was transferred from the original tapes by the album’s engineer, Bob Dawson, and was remastered by The Carvery. First international reissue of Wayne Davis’ album from 1976 Includes new sleeve notes and band interviews + original album artwork Tapes transferred by original album engineer Bob Dawson. Remastered by The Carvery Reissue is part of Strut’s ongoing work with the Black Fire catalogue TRACKLISTING A1. Strive on and Be Strong A2. Morning A3. Love Is A4. The Garden (There Is A Garden, Far Away!) B1. Look at the People! B2. Dawn of a New Day B3. Things Seem Just Right, Now! B4. Intermezzo / Bahjia Habiba B5. “… One Last Thing!”
