The Gift

by David "Fathead" Newman

Overview

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. Whether swinging on alto during the cooking blues "Little Sonny's Tune," interpreting "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying" with a great deal of emotion, or sounding soulful on some newer material, Newman is in excellent form throughout the set. Vibraphonist Bryan Carrott (who deserves to be much better known) and pianist John Hicks also have plenty of fine solos. Overall, this CD finds Fathead in prime form, and it is easily recommended to fans of his straight-ahead dates. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	01/21/2003
Label:	Highnote Records
UPC:	0632375710422
Rank:	139678

Tracks

1. The Gift
2. Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying
3. Off the Hook
4. Unspeakable Times
5. Little Sonny's Tune
6. Lady Day
7. Unchain My Heart
8. Ksue

Album Credits

Performance Credits

David "Fathead" Newman   Primary Artist,Flute,Sax (Alto),Sax (Tenor),Sax (Soprano)
John Hicks   Guest Artist,Piano
Bryan Carrott   Vibraphone
Buster Williams   Bass
Winard Harper   Drums

Technical Credits

David "Fathead" Newman   Composer,Producer
Joe Fields   Executive Producer
Houston Person   Producer
L. Johnson   Composer
Willard Jenkins   Liner Notes
Roy Gumpel   Photography
Keiji Obata   Design
Teddy Powell   Composer
Bobby Sharp   Composer
B.j. Sharp   Composer
Katherine Miller   Engineer
Gerry Marsden   Composer