Song for the New Man

by David "Fathead" Newman

Overview

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 After Time" and "When I Fall in Love," romps on the boogaloo "Shakabu," pays tribute to his former boss Herbie Mann on "Passing Through," and plays flute quite expertly on "Song for the New Man." Also quite worthy are a pair of Newman's newer songs, "Fast Lane" and "Lonesome Head." Trombonist Curtis Fuller is in excellent form during his six appearances and pianist John Hicks leads a particularly supportive rhythm section. Highly recommended to straight-ahead jazz fans, this set shows that David "Fathead" Newman, who has had a diverse career, is at heart a big-toned swinger in the tradition of Gene Ammons. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	01/13/2004
Label:	Highnote Records
UPC:	0632375712020
Rank:	149560

Tracks

1. Visa
2. Time After Time
3. Shakabu
4. Song for the New Man
5. Passing Through
6. Fast Lane
7. Lonesome Head
8. When I Fall in Love
9. This I Dig of You

Album Credits

Performance Credits

David "Fathead" Newman   Primary Artist,Flute,Sax (Tenor)
Jimmy Cobb   Guest Artist,Drums
John Hicks   Guest Artist,Piano
Curtis Fuller   Guest Artist,Trombone
John Menegon   Bass

Technical Credits

Pat Rebillot   Composer
Hank Mobley   Composer
Victor Young   Composer
Sammy Cahn   Composer
Peter Muller   Design
Roy Gumpel   Photography
Keiji Obata   Design
Joe Fields   Executive Producer
Charlie Parker   Composer
Jule Styne   Composer
Rudy Van Gelder   Mixing,Engineer,Mastering
David "Fathead" Newman   Composer,Producer
Houston Person   Producer
Edward Heyman   Composer
Herbie Mann   Composer