| Bigger & Better | ||||
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| Released | 1968 | |||
| Recorded | March 5, 6 & 7, 1968 NYC | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Atlantic SD 1505 | |||
| Producer | Joel Dorn | |||
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Bigger & Better is an album by American saxophonist David Newman featuring performances recorded in 1968 for the Atlantic label. [1] [2] [3] [4]
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| Allmusic |   [5] |
Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "The sessions that resulted in Bigger & Better feature Newman with a string section and studio musicians for forgettable versions of two Beatles songs, a pair of Sam Cooke R&B pieces and a couple of lesser items". [5]
The Genius Hits the Road is a 1960 album by Ray Charles. The concept album focuses on songs written about various parts of the United States. It peaked at number nine on the pop album charts and produced a US #1 single, "Georgia on My Mind".
Fathead is the debut release of American jazz saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman recorded in 1958 but not released until 1960 on the Atlantic label. The complete album was also included with 3 other Newman releases in the 2 CD reissue / compilation, It's Mister Fathead.
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Fathead Comes On is an album by American saxophonist Dave Newman featuring performances recorded in 1961 for the Atlantic label.
The Many Facets of David Newman is an album by American saxophonist David Newman featuring performances recorded in 1968 for the Atlantic label.
The Weapon is an album by American jazz saxophonist David Newman featuring performances recorded in 1972 for the Atlantic label.
Captain Buckles is an album by American saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman featuring performances recorded in 1970 and released on the Cotillion label.
Newmanism is an album by American jazz saxophonist David Newman released on the Atlantic label in 1974.
Cityscape is an album by American saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman which was recorded in 2005 and released on the HighNote label early the following year.
The Gift is an album by American saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman which was recorded in 2002 and released on the HighNote label the following year.
Fire! Live at the Village Vanguard is a live album by American saxophonist David Newman's Quintet, with guest appearances by Stanley Turrentine and Hank Crawford, recorded at the Village Vanguard in 1988 and released on the Atlantic label.
Heads Up is an album by American saxophonist David Newman recorded in New York City in 1986 and released on the Atlantic label.
Still Hard Times is an album by American jazz saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman recorded in 1982 and released on the Muse label.
Scratch My Back is an album by American jazz saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman recorded in 1979 and released on the Prestige label.
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