David "Fathead" Newman
Biography
David "Fathead" Newman (February 24, 1933 – January 20, 2009) 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. The AllMusic Guide to Jazz wrote that "there have not been many saxophonists and flutists more naturally soulful than David 'Fathead' Newman." Newman was a leading proponent of the "Texas Tenor" saxophone style, a big-toned, bluesy approach popularized by jazz tenor players from that state.
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Discography
Records they worked on — most-collected first.
Modern Sounds In Country And Western Music
1962
AWB
1974
Journeyman
1989
Genius + Soul = Jazz
1961
Extension Of A Man
1973
Laid Back
1973
What'd I Say
1959
Think!
1968
The Genius Of Ray Charles
1959
Soul '69
1969
Luxury You Can Afford
1978
Ray Charles In Person
1960
The Genius Hits The Road
1960
Fiyo On The Bayou
1981
Ray Charles Live In Concert
1965
The Genius Sings The Blues
1961
Atlantic Rhythm And Blues 1947-1974
1985
Love Me Tender
1982
Aretha
1980
First Light
1974
Live
1973
The Electrifying Eddie Harris
1968
Sweet & Sour Tears
1964
Ray Charles And Betty Carter
1961
Credited work
2,159 releases · 285 albums · active 1957–2026
- Performance · 4,539
- Other credits · 422
- Production · 40
Studios: Atlantic Studios · The Hit Factory · Capitol Studios · Record Plant, N.Y.C.