RIP David “Fathead” Newman
Submitted by Secret Society
Remember our long-ago feature on the Top 4 Most Tolerable Rock Sax Solos of All Time? There’s a reason why David Newman’s work with Ray Charles was excluded from “consideration” in this category. If every rock sax solo was as consistently good as Newman’s playing with Ray, there would be no need for sites like this one. Of course, there’s much more to Newman’s work… see the links below for more on his life and career:
And via Peter Hum, a great reminiscence from Vancouver-based pianist Tilden Webb, whose trio recorded and toured with Newman.
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