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David Fathead Newman February.24.1933 - January.20.2009

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David "Fathead" Newman
was an American jazz saxophonist. Born in Corsicana, Texas, Newman's professional career as a musician began in 1954 as a member of the Ray Charles Band. He moved to Dallas where he graduated from Lincoln High School. After high school, he started playing flute and tenor saxophone at local shows. He attended Jarvis Christian College where he studied theology and music.
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David "Fathead" Newman I Remember Brother Ray

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David 'Fathead' Newman’s warm tone, occasionally terse phrasing, and always heartfelt delivery placed him in high demand by artists as diverse as B.B. King, Herbie Mann, Jane Monheit, and Gregg Allman. With over twenty recordings to his name, I Remember Brother Ray stands as an understated highlight, a record that doesn't so much jump out at you as it does gently sidle up beside you and ingratiates itself with its warmth and affability. Newman got his first big break with Ray Charles in the early '50s, playing in his band from '54 through '64 and subsequently making numerous guest appearances over the years.

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David "Fathead" Newman TENOR of the TIMES

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David "Fathead" Newman is seated in the ballroom of the Sheraton Hotel, waiting for his moment in the spotlight. It is the night of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation Pioneer Awards ceremony and the veteran saxophonist and former sideman for Ray Charles is one of its 12 honorees. Legends such as Screamin' Jay Hawkins and Bobby Byrd, who once led James Brown's Famous Flames, give high-octane performances that work the audience into a frenzy. But when Mr. Newman takes the stage, the wild-man antics, fancy footwork and soulful shouts are temporarily on hold. Cool is in session and it's time to settle down.

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Five Titans Of Texas Tenor Sax David "Fathead" Newman

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David "Fathead" Newman was raised in Dallas, where he was mentored by alto saxophonist Buster Smith, who was one of the fathers of Texas saxophone and also a great influence on Charlie Parker. Newman eventually left Smith for a 12-year stint with Ray Charles, who encouraged Newman to make his own records while still working in Charles' band. In fact, for "Cellar Groove," recorded in 1962, Newman recruited some of his colleagues from the Ray Charles Band to perform with him, most notably (in this song) trumpeter Marcus Belgrave.

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David "Fathead" Newman Jazz

Source: All About Jaxx

David “Fathead” Newman was born in Corsicana, Texas on February 24, 1933. His family soon moved to Dallas, where they settled and David stayed through graduating Lincoln High School. After school, David found gigs in local bands. He received a scholarship to Jarvis Christian College where he studied theology and music. After two years of college, David decided to go on the road full time with Buster Smith (Charlie Parker's mentor). The band played lots of one-nighters and dance halls, touring Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and sometimes California.

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