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David "Fathead" Newman

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Born: Feb 24, 1933 in Corsicana, TX
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Died: Jan 20, 2009 in Kingston, NY
Genre: Jazz, Pop/Rock, Blues
Biography: As a teenager, David Newman played professionally around Dallas and Fort Worth with Charlie Parker's mentor, Buster Smith, and also with Ornette Coleman in a band led by tenor saxophonist Red Connors. In the early '50s, Newman worked locally with such R&B musicians as Lowell Fulson and T-Bone Walker. ...Read full biography
The Blessing
The Blessing
Released: 2009
Label: Highnote Records, Inc.
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David "Fathead" Newman's final recording session took place just a few weeks before his death from pancreatic cancer. Although he obviously doesn't exhibit the power heard on his earlier recordings, like ...Read full review
Song for the New Man
Song for the New Man
Released: 2004
Label: High Note
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At the age of 70, veteran tenor saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman is in prime form throughout this well-rounded set. He jams bebop on Charlie Parker's "Visa," shows off his large tone on the ballads "Time ...Read full review
More David "Fathead" Newman albums: Main Albums (34), Compilations (17), DVD/Video (1)
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