Ellis Louis Marsalis Jr. was an American jazz pianist and educator. Active since the late 1940s,Marsalis came to greater attention in the 1980s and 1990s as the patriarch of the musical Marsalis family,when sons Branford and Wynton became popular jazz musicians.
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.
The Sound of the Wide Open Spaces!!!! is the debut album by American saxophonist/flautist James Clay and the second album by David "Fathead" Newman featuring performances recorded in 1960 and originally released on the Riverside label.
Lonely Avenue is an album by American saxophonist David Newman,featuring performances recorded in 1971 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.
Song for the New Man is an album by American saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman which was recorded in 2003 and released on the HighNote label early the following year.
Davey Blue is an album by American saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman which was recorded in 2001 and released on the HighNote label early the following year.
Chillin' is an album by American saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman which was recorded in 1998 and released on the HighNote label the following year.
Keep the Spirits Singing is an album by American saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman recorded in 2000 and released on the HighNote label 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.
Under a Woodstock Moon is an album by American saxophonist David Newman recorded in 1996 and released on Herbie Mann's Kokopelli label.
Mr. Gentle Mr. Cool,subtitled A Tribute to Duke Ellington,is an album by American saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman recorded in 1994 and released on Herbie Mann's Kokopelli label.
Blue Head is a live album by American saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman's Quartet plus Clifford Jordan recorded at the 5th Annual Riverside Park Arts Festival in 1989 and released on the Candid label.
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.
Resurgence! is an album by American jazz saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman recorded in 1981 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.
Concrete Jungle is an album by American jazz saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman recorded in 1977 and released on the Prestige label.
