David "Fathead" Newman
American jazz and R&B saxophonist (1933–2009) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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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. |
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Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
Instrument(s) | Saxophone, flute |
Labels | Atlantic, Prestige, Riverside |
Website | davidfatheadnewman |
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The AllMusic Guide to Jazz wrote that "there have not been many saxophonists and flutists more naturally soulful than David 'Fathead' Newman."[2] Newman was a leading proponent of the "Texas Tenor" saxophone style, a big-toned, bluesy approach popularized by jazz tenor players from that state.[3]