David "Fathead" Newman (February 24, 1933 - January 20, 2009) was an American saxophonist.
Death of David Newman
On January 20, 2009, Newman died from complications of pancreatic cancer
David Newman Biography
In 1954, David joined Charles in his band as the baritone saxophone player (although he is more famous as a tenor saxophone and flute player) and began a twelve year gig with Charles. He later joined Herbie Mann, with whom he played for another ten years.
Over the years up to 2008, Newman has recorded over thirty-eight albums under his own name, including his first, Ray Charles-Presenting David "Fathead" Newman (1959) and second, Wide Open Spaces, which was produced by Cannonball Adderley, the following year
David Fathead Newman & David Leonhardt - "Heads Up"
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