| Mr. Fathead | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1976 | |||
| Recorded | 1976 | |||
| Studio | Regent Sound Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 39:47 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros BS 2917 | |||
| Producer | Joel Dorn, Jonathan Dorn for the Masked Announcer | |||
| David Newman chronology | ||||
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Mr. Fathead is an album by American jazz saxophonist David Newman recorded in 1977 and released on the Warner Bros label.[1][2][3][4]
Reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [5] |
In his review for AllMusic, Alex Henderson stated: "Newman showed a lot of R&B fans that improvisatory horn solos weren't something to be afraid of. Improvisation, however, isn't something that you will hear a lot of on 1976's disappointing Mr. Fathead ... For the most part, this erratic and unfocused LP isn't soul-jazz, most of the material is either disco-funk or lightweight instrumental pop. ... for the most part, Mr. Fathead wastes Newman's considerable talents. This record is strictly for completists".[5]
Track listing
- "Dance With Me" (John Hall, Johanna Hall) – 3:54
- "Groovin' to the Music" (Gregory P. Coverdale, Diane Cameron, Deborah McGriff) – 5:51
- "You Got Style" (Ralph MacDonald, William Salter) – 4:33
- "Ebo Man" (David Newman, Arthur Jenkins) – 5:31
- "Shiki" (Bill Fischer) – 4:01
- "Promise Me Your Love" (MacDonald, Salter) – 4:34
- "I Love Music" (Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff) – 6:14
- "Mashooganah" (Newman) – 5:09
Personnel
- David Newman – tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute
- Bill Fischer – electric piano, synthesizer, arranger (tracks 1-3, 5, 7 & 8)
- Arthur Jenkins – piano, keyboards, arranger, conductor (tracks 1, 4, 6 & 8)
- Pat Rebillot – clavinet (tracks 1-3, 7 & 8)
- Jose Cruz – piano, electric piano (tracks 2, 3 & 5)
- Ben Lanzarrone – electric piano (track 7)
- Jim Bossy (tracks 2, 3 & 5), Burt Collins (tracks 4 & 6), Joseph Shepley (tracks 4 & 6) – trumpet
- Buddy Morrow – trombone (tracks 4 & 6)
- Jonathan Dorn – tuba (tracks 1, 4, 6 & 8)
- Billy Slapin – clarinet, piccolo (tracks 4 & 6)
- Richard Landry (tracks 2, 3 & 5) Richard Peck (track 5) – tenor saxophone
- Luis Cruz (tracks 2, 3 & 5), Jerry Friedman (tracks 4 & 7), Keith Loving (track 4) – guitar
- Ron Carter (tracks 1, 7 & 8), Bill Salter (tracks 4 & 6) – bass
- Anthony Jackson – bass guitar (tracks 2, 3 & 5)
- Nathaniel Gibbs (track 5), Jimmy Johnson (tracks 1, 7 & 8), Andy Newmark (tracks 4, & 6), Jimmie Young (tracks 2 & 3) – drums
- Ralph MacDonald (track 4), John Rodrieguez (track 4), Dom Um Romão (tracks 1, 5, 7 & 8), David Valentin (tracks 2, 3 & 5) – percussion
- David Carey – vibraphone, chimes tambourine (tracks 4 & 6)
- Patti Austin (tracks 4 & 6), Benjamin Carter (tracks 3 & 7), Diane Cameron (track 2), William Eaton (track 4), Yvonne Fletcher (tracks 3 & 7), Frank Floyd (tracks 4 & 6) Denise Flythe (track 2), Deborah McDuffie (tracks 4 & 6), Deborah McGriff (track 2), Bessye Ruth Scott (tracks 3 & 7) – backing vocals
- Gregory P. Coverdale – vocal arranger (track 2)
- String section: (track 7)
References
- ^ Jazzlists: David Newman discography - album details accessed November 29, 2018
- ^ David "Fathead" Newman Incomplete Discography accessed November 29, 2018
- ^ Both Sides Now: Warner Brothers Album Discography, Part 7: BS-2900 to BS-3099 (1975-1977) accessed November 29, 2018
- ^ Enciclopedia del Jazz; David "Fathead Newman accessed November 29, 2018
- ^ a b Henderson, Alex. David "Fathead" Newman: Mr. Fathead: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
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