Fathead (album)

Not to be confused with Flathead EP.

Fathead, Ray Charles Presents David 'Fathead' Newman
Studio album by David "Fathead" Newman
Released	1960
Recorded	1958 November 5, Atlantic Recording Studios, NYC
Genre	R&B, Jazz
Length	37:09
Label	Atlantic
David "Fathead" Newman chronology
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Reissue in 2 CD compilation

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Fathead (subtitled Ray Charles Presents David 'Fathead' Newman and also referred to as Ray Charles Sextet) is the debut release of jazz saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman recorded in 1958 but not released until 1960 on the Atlantic label. The complete album was also included with 3 other Newman releases in the 2 CD reissue / compilation, It's Mister "Fathead".

Track listing

1. "Hard Times" (Paul Mitchell) – 4:39
2. "Weird Beard" (Crawford) – 4:46
3. "Willow Weep for Me" (Ronell) – 4:56
4. "Bill for Bennie" (Crawford) – 4:14
5. "Sweet Eyes" (Crawford) – 3:43
6. "Fathead" (Newman) – 5:20
7. "Mean to Me" (Ahlert, Turk) – 4:13
8. "Tin Tin Deo" (Fuller, Pozo) – 5:18

Personnel

• David "Fathead" Newman – tenor saxophone (tracks 2, 4, 5, 6, 8), alto saxophone (tracks 1, 3, 7)
• Ray Charles – piano
• Marcus Belgrave – trumpet
• Bennie (Hank) Crawford – baritone saxophone
• Edgar Willis – bass
• Milt Turner – drums

References

• LP: Atlantic Records 1304
• CD: Atlantic Jazz Masters 8122-73708-2 (2003)
• CD compilation: 32 Jazz 32053
• Allmusic, Fathead, Ray Charles Presents David 'Fathead' Newman at allmusic.com
• Allmusic, It's Mr. Fathead at allmusic.com