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Grammy-nominated jazz saxophonist David “Fathead” Newman died Tuesday, Jan. 20, from pancreatic cancer at the age of 75. He was a Woodstock-area resident.
During his 50+ years in the industry, Newman stayed busy touring, recording and serving as a sideman for numerous artists. He worked with many jazz – and non-jazz – musicians, including: James Clay, King Curtis, Aretha Franklin, Red Garland, Eddie Harris, Herbie Mann, Art Blakely and Dr. John, a collaboration that earned him a 1990 Grammy nomination.
But Newman is best known for his work with Ray Charles in the ‘50s and ‘60s, a relationship that lasted over 14 years. He was portrayed in 2004's Academy Award-winning movie Ray, a biopic about Charles. And Newman’s 2005 album "I Remember Brother Ray" is a tribute to his late friend.
Fans, friends and family celebrated Newman’s 75th birthday last August at Belleayre Mountain in Highmount, with music by Newman and hard-bop trombonist Curtis Fuller.
You can read more about Newman in our Who’s Who section. Or go to: http://www.davidfatheadnewman.com or www.myspace.com/davidfatheadnewman1.
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