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David "Fathead" Newman

American jazz and rhythm-and-blues saxophonist · United States · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1933 to 2009 · aged 75

David "Fathead" Newman was an American jazz and rhythm-and-blues saxophonist, who made numerous recordings as a session musician and leader, but is best known for his work as a sideman on seminal 1950s and early 1960s recordings by Ray Charles.

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United States
Category
Musicians
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Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1933 to 2009 · aged 75

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