| Truckin' and Trakin' | ||||
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| Released | 1984 | |||
| Recorded | December 13, 1983 New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Bee Hive BH 7015 | |||
| Producer | Bob Porter | |||
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Truckin' and Trakin' is an album by jazz pianist Junior Mance with saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman which was released on the Bee Hive label in 1984. [1] [2]
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| Allmusic |   |
The Allmusic site awarded the album 4 stars and said: "Mance and tenor saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman make for a logical combination, since their soulful styles often straddle the boundary between jazz and R&B". [3]
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 singer-pianist Ray Charles.
Fathead is the debut release of 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.
The Sound of the Wide Open Spaces!!!! is the debut album by saxophonist/flautist James Clay and the second album by David "Fathead" Newman featuring performances recorded in 1960 and originally released on the Riverside label.
Fathead Comes On is an album by saxophonist Dave Newman featuring performances recorded in 1961 for the Atlantic label.
The Weapon is an album by saxophonist David Newman featuring performances recorded in 1972 for the Atlantic label.
Captain Buckles is an album by saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman featuring performances recorded in 1970 and released on the Cotillion label.
Newmanism is an album by saxophonist David Newman released on the Atlantic label in 1974.
Song for the New Man is an album by 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 saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman which was recorded in 2001 and released on the HighNote label early the following year.
Chillin' is an album by 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 saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman recorded in 2000 and released on the HighNote label the following year.
The Gift is an album by saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman which was recorded in 2002 and released on the HighNote label the following year.
I Remember Brother Ray is an album by saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman, paying tribute to his bandleader and mentor Ray Charles, which was recorded in 2004 and released on the HighNote label the following year.
Life is an album by saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman, dedicated to pianist John Hicks, which was recorded in 2004 and released on the HighNote label the following year.
Return to the Wide Open Spaces is a live album saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman, pianist Ellis Marsalis and guitarist Cornell Dupree, recorded at the Caravan of Dreams in 1990 and released on the Amazing label.
Blue Greens & Beans is an album by saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman recorded in Holland in 1990 and released on the Timeless label.
Blue Head is a live album by 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 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.
Resurgence! is an album by saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman recorded in 1981 and released on the Muse label.
Front Money is an album by saxophonist David Newman recorded in 1977 and released on the Warner Bros. label.