Jazz Musician David ‘Fathead’ Newman Passes Away
Written by DJ Special Blend from Chicago on January 22, 2009
David ‘Fathead’ Newman 1933 – 2009.
Grammy Nominated sax and flute specialist David ‘Fathead’ Newman recently passed away at the age of 75.
Mr. Newman was an original member of the Ray Charles Band for twelve years, then he played with Herbie Mann for another ten. Over his career, he released thirty-eight solo efforts starting with Ray Charles-Presenting David “Fathead” Newman – 1959 (Atlantic Records).
He was nominated for a Grammy in 1990 per AP.
Newman played and recorded with a wide range of jazz and soul luminaries, such as Herbie Mann, Aretha Franklin and Aaron Neville. He also led a successful solo career.
He was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1990 for his work with Art Blakey and Dr. John.
Manager Karen Nemman says the jazz musician died Tuesday of pancreatic cancer in a Kingston, N.Y., hospital.
Rest in peace Mr. David ‘Fathead’ from BMSRadioChicago.com.
