David 'Fathead' Newman - Hard Times (Possibly 1993ish - Live)

[drlluc]

superb clip, fathead, supah soulful!

[cynthiascottsings]

Boy do I miss working with Fathead..such a beautiful soul. Cynthia Scott

[wahwahdog]

ok where can i get this sheet music

[tbengal55]

@wahwahdog just the major blues bud, not sure about the bridge though, but the infectious line is all in the major pentatonic

[flmdrpeena]

just wish to sound were a little better. This used to be the theme of the "All Night Jazz" radio show thru 1960's.  Jus heard it again on radio in car tonight.. Love this piece. But yeah, fathead one of the nicest sounds around. Can any of you clean it up & make fuller.

[TimPriceJazz]

One of the greatest and most consistant players. Beautiful sounds and note choice.

[acousticangler1]

sweet

[papaila]

Great clip! I'm guessing this is probably more like 73'?

[Soulnik]

Superb! Thanks for posting this great clip, Bob.

[123must]

A great alto!

[Alastair6]

Nice!

[StradMan37]

Bob - FYI: the band members are introduced at around the 3:40 mark of the song. They are: Steve Nelson, Vibes; Eddie Gladden on drums; David Williams on bass; Walter Bishop, Jr on keyboards.

That's some vintage Fathead he's blowin', man!

[bobjazz11]

@StradMan37

Hi!

You must have got to this clip the minute I put it up - because I added that info about a minute later!!

Yeah - he's another great American stylist - They don't make them like this any more... fabulous stuff

Bob

Bob

[StradMan37]

@bobjazz11 Yep, I saw your band mbrs go up as soon as I hit "replay", to listen to the tune for the 2nd, of about 5, times last night!

That was a great band Fathead assembled for his funky little concert! Walter Bishop Jr recorded with "everyone" in jazz, and Steve Nelson was a very big part of the New York jazz scene, and has even put out a buncha CDs of his own!

A big surprise - just click on this number, & find Fathead's fine, funky signature tune comin' at me!

Thanks, Bob!