The Gift (David "Fathead" Newman album)
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| Released | January 21, 2003 | |||
| Recorded | October 2, 2002 | |||
| Studio | The Studio, New York, NY | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 48:59 | |||
| Label | HighNote HCD 7104 | |||
| Producer | David "Fathead" Newman, Houston Person | |||
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The Gift is an album by American saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman which was recorded in 2002 and released on the HighNote label the following year.[1][2][3][4]
Reception[edit]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [5] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [6] |
In his review on Allmusic, Scott Yanow states "Veteran saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman shows off his versatility on this pleasing soul-jazz date. He plays tenor on four selections and flute on two others, and switches to soprano and alto for one song apiece. ... this CD finds Fathead in prime form, and it is easily recommended to fans of his straight-ahead dates".[5] In JazzTimes, David Franklin noted "At age 70, veteran saxophonist David “Fathead” Newman has not even begun to slow down. The Gift (HighNote) finds him still in command of all his considerable talents in a showcase for his soul-drenched tenor, some boppish alto, a bit of funky flute and some meditative soprano".[7]
Track listing[edit]
All compositions by David "Fathead" Newman except where noted
- "The Gift" – 5:44
- "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying" (Gerry Marsden, Freddie Marsden, Les Chadwick, Les Maguire) – 7:14
- "Off the Hook" – 5:14
- "Unspeakable Times" – 6:23
- "Little Sonny's Tune" – 3:55
- "Lady Day" (L. Johnson) – 6:15
- "Unchain My Heart" (Bobby Sharp, Teddy Powell) – 5:38
- "Ksue" – 8:36
Personnel[edit]
- David "Fathead" Newman – tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, flute
- John Hicks – piano
- Bryan Carrott – vibraphone
- Buster Williams – bass
- Winard Harper – drums
References[edit]
- ^ Jazz Depot: HighNote discography accessed November 16, 2018
- ^ Jazzlists: David Newman discography - album details accessed November 16, 2018
- ^ David "Fathead" Newman Incomplete Discography accessed November 16, 2018
- ^ Enciclopedia del Jazz; David "Fathead Newman accessed November 29, 2018
- ^ a b Yanow, Scott. David "Fathead" Newman: The Gift: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
- ^ Cook, Richard; Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings (9th ed.). Penguin. p. 1074. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
- ^ Franklin, D. JazzTimes Review accessed November 16, 2018