 David "Fathead" Newman appearing Live at the Cellar Jazz Club in Vancouver Image by Steve Mynett Vancouver, Canada, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY 2.0 |
Newman David "Fathead"David "Fathead" Newman David "Fathead" Newman American jazz and R&B saxophonist (1933–2009) David "Fathead" Newman (February 24, 1933 – January 20, 2009)[1] was an American jazz and rhythm-and-blues saxophonist, who made numerous recordings as a session musician and leader, but is best known for his work as a sideman on seminal 1950s and early 1960s recordings by Ray Charles. Quick facts Background information, Born ... David "Fathead" Newman Newman at the Cellar Jazz Club in Vancouver Background information Born (1933-02-24)February 24, 1933 Corsicana, Texas, U.S. Died January 20, 2009(2009-01-20) (aged 75) Kingston, New York, U.S. Genres Soul jazz hard bop mainstream jazz Occupation(s) Musician, composer Instrument(s) Saxophone, flute Labels Atlantic, Prestige, Riverside Website davidfatheadnewman.com Close The AllMusic Guide to Jazz… (Source: Wikipedia)
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