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David "Fathead" Newman was never a jazz purist. The big-toned saxman held jazz and R&B in equally high regard, and he was as comfortable playing hard bop and soul-jazz as he was backing Aretha Franklin or Ray Charles. Newman recorded more than his share of commercial projects in the 1970s; one of the more memorable ones was 1973's The Weapon, which was produced by Joel Dorn and finds the Texan on tenor and alto sax as well as flute. Far from a bop album, this instrumental soul-jazz LP isn't for jazz purists. But from a soul-jazz perspective, The Weapon is generally enjoyable. Unfortunately, Dorn tends to overproduce, and Newman would have been better off without all the excessive string arrangements that William Eaton burdens him with. But even so, Newman really lets loose on the funky "Missy" and gets in some meaty, memorable solos on "Drown in My Own Tears," the Rolling Stones' "You Can't Always Get What You Want," and the Pointer Sisters' "Yes We Can Can." Despite its flaws and imperfections, The Weapon is recommended to those who like their jazz laced with a lot of R&B.
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Ralph MacDonald, Percussion - Chuck Rainey, Bass Guitar - Bernard Purdie, Drums - Cornell Dupree, Guitar - Jimmy Johnson, Drums - Dr. John, Piano - David Newman, Composer, Tenor Saxophone, MainArtist - Joel Dorn, Producer - Charles Collins, Drums - David Spinoza, Guitar
© 2005 Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1958 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International for the world outside of the United States.
WILLIAMS, Writer - David Newman, Performance, MainArtist - Farr, Writer - Ervin, Writer
© 2005 Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1973 Atlantic Records
David Newman, Performance, MainArtist - KEITH RICHARDS, Writer - MICK JAGGER, Writer
© 2005 Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1973 Atlantic Records
Toussaint, Writer - David Newman, Performance, MainArtist
© 2005 Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1973 Atlantic Records
Toussaint, Writer - David Newman, Performance, MainArtist - Tyler, Writer
© 2005 Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1973 Atlantic Records
David Newman, Performance, MainArtist - Henry Glover, Writer
© 2005 Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1973 Atlantic Records
Toussaint, Writer - David Newman, Performance, MainArtist
© 2005 Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1973 Atlantic Records
Album review
David "Fathead" Newman was never a jazz purist. The big-toned saxman held jazz and R&B in equally high regard, and he was as comfortable playing hard bop and soul-jazz as he was backing Aretha Franklin or Ray Charles. Newman recorded more than his share of commercial projects in the 1970s; one of the more memorable ones was 1973's The Weapon, which was produced by Joel Dorn and finds the Texan on tenor and alto sax as well as flute. Far from a bop album, this instrumental soul-jazz LP isn't for jazz purists. But from a soul-jazz perspective, The Weapon is generally enjoyable. Unfortunately, Dorn tends to overproduce, and Newman would have been better off without all the excessive string arrangements that William Eaton burdens him with. But even so, Newman really lets loose on the funky "Missy" and gets in some meaty, memorable solos on "Drown in My Own Tears," the Rolling Stones' "You Can't Always Get What You Want," and the Pointer Sisters' "Yes We Can Can." Despite its flaws and imperfections, The Weapon is recommended to those who like their jazz laced with a lot of R&B.
© Alex Henderson /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 7 track(s)
- Total length: 00:32:35
- Main artists: David Newman
- Composer: David Newman
- Label: Rhino Atlantic
- Genre: Jazz
© 2005 Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 2005 Warner Strategic Marketing
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