| | David "Fathead" Newman The Blessing CD David "Fathead" Newman Discography of CDs
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The late David "Fathead" Newman was one of those rare musicians who could shine in almost any context--his powerful tenor saxophone made its mark in rhythm & blues (he was in Ray Charles's band for many years), rock & roll, blues, and jazz. His final recording session took place mere weeks before his death, and BLESSING is a fine last testament. It's a sturdy set of mainstream bebop with undertones of blues, gospel, and soul, Newman's tenor balancing a steely-hard sound with a breathy, romantic approach (think Ben Webster meets King Curtis). The program is a nice mix of renowned and lesser-known tunes, the band (including vibist Steve Nelson and guitarist Peter Bernstein) savvy and in the pocket.
Personnel: David "Fathead" Newman (flute, tenor saxophone); Peter Bernstein (guitar); David Leonhardt (piano); Steve Nelson (vibraphone); John McNegon, John Menegon (bass instrument); Yoron Israel (drums).
Audio Mixer: Rudy Van Gelder.
Down Beat (p.61) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "THE BLESSING is a very good final album from one of jazz's legends, one whose depth and meaning increase with each listen."
JazzTimes (p.66) - "The happiest is 'Romantic Night,' with its effervescent melody line and lightly skipping cadence. Newman's sparse phrasing here creates eloquent spaces of silence..." David "Fathead" Newman The Blessing Songs The Blessing Music Review Purchase The Blessing CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | David "Fathead" Newman Life CD (2007)
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| | Eric Alexander Temple Of Olympic Zeus CD (2007)
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Ever since he first began to be noticed in 1992, Eric Alexander has developed into one of the giants of the tenor sax. He is not an avant-garde trailblazer; nor are there scores of saxophonists who sound like his clones. But Alexander has developed his own sound within the areas of hard bop to post-bop; he gives the impression that he can sound confident and very credible in any setting, and he has yet to make an unworthy recording. He has led at least 20 CD recordings since his emergence, ...
| | Houston Person Thinking Of You CD (2007)
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Houston Person's recent recordings have seen him removed from the soul-jazz he built a reputation on in his early days, and gravitate toward a refined balladic sound that identifies his older/wiser/mellow persona. For this date, he uses groups varying in size from duo to quartet and sextet, which does mix things up a bit, but keeps Person on the leaner side of mainstream jazz. Not that all the music is laid-back; in fact, two numbers -- the title track and "Sing" -- display a more animated, playful Person on his trusty tenor saxophone. It is his sidemen -- trumpeter Eddie Allen, pianist John Di Martino, and guitarist James Chirillo -- who light coolly burning embers under Person's posterior. Allen in particular is woefully underappreciated, but shows up here on the four larger ensemble selections, working well in tandem alongside Person on the Benny Carter-written Count Basie-like easy blues swinger "Rock Me to Sleep," laying back on "Sing" until the second chorus while Person plays the main melody, and playing in bossa-trimmed lockstep with the leader on the pleasant "Brazilian Emerald." One wishes to hear more from Allen, always. Di ...
| | David "Fathead" Newman Diamondhead CD (2008)
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| | One For All Return Of The Lineup CD (2009)
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One for All is a band of New York-based veterans who've played with one another in various combinations, as well as making a number of CDs together under this name with little change in personnel, and of whom all but one are founding members. Featuring tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, trombonist Steve Davis, and trumpeter Jim Rotondi in the front line, plus a rhythm section with pianist David Hazeltine, bassist John Webber, and drummer Joe Farnsworth. While each of them (save Webber) works and records often as an individual bandleader, there is an incredible blend of inspired solos, fresh compositions, and arrangements, along with a spirit of cooperation where no egos get in the way of great music. Hazeltine's peppy "Treatise for Reedus" is an uptempo salute to the talented drummer, who died suddenly at the premature age of only 49 a few days ...
| | Grant Stewart Plays The Music Of Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn CD (2009)
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Canadian Grant Stewart has long been a part of the New York jazz scene, and his big-toned tenor is well suited to the music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Joined by pianist Tardo Hammer (frequently complimented by producer/label owner Marc Edelman as one of the city's best-kept secrets), bassist Paul Gill, and drummer Joe Farnsworth, Stewart explores both hits and less frequently explored songs from the vast repertoire of Ellington and Strayhorn, ...
| | Pat Yankee Salutes Louis Armstrong CD (2007)
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| | Complete "D" Singles Collection Vol. 4 CDs (2002) (Import) Box Set; Germany
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| | 1993 Reggae Summer Festival: Live In Jamaica CDs (2003) Import; Boxed Set
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| | Kenny Martin Jr Melody Messages Session II CD (2003)
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| | Ivory Close To You CD (2009)
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| | Nestor En Bloque Rompiendo El Silencio CD
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| | John Waller While I'm Waiting CD (2009)
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| | Emperor Live Inferno CDs (2009) With DVD; Deluxe Edition
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The last will and testament of Norway's Emperor, undisputed monarchs of black metal, is captured on the two-disc LIVE INFERNO, which features two complete performances from their 2006 reunion tour. ...
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