Fathead, Ray Charles Presents David 'Fathead' Newman | ||||
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Released | 1960 | |||
Recorded | November 5, 1958 | |||
Studio | Atlantic Recording Studios, NYC | |||
Genre | R&B, jazz | |||
Length | 37:09 | |||
Label | Atlantic | |||
Producer | Jerry Wexler, Nesuhi Ertegun | |||
David "Fathead" Newman chronology | ||||
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Reissue in 2 CD compilation | ||||
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The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [1] |
Fathead (subtitled Ray Charles Presents David 'Fathead' Newman and also referred to as Ray Charles Sextet) is the debut release of American jazz saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman recorded in 1958 but not released until 1960 on the Atlantic label.[2][3] The complete album was also included with 3 other Newman releases in the 2 CD reissue / compilation, It's Mister Fathead.