Keep the Spirits Singing

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.Jazz Depot: HighNote discography accessed November 16, 2018Jazzlists: David Newman discography - album details accessed November 16, 2018David "Fathead" Newman Incomplete Discography accessed November 16, 2018Enciclopedia del Jazz; David "Fathead Newman accessed November 29, 2018

Reception

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow states, "David 'Fathead' Newman is in top form throughout this straight-ahead jazz set ... The music is mostly soulful hard bop and quite well played". In JazzTimes, Miles Jordan noted, "This lively group gets off to a swinging start on the title track ... Besides tenor, Newman also plays flute on two tunes ... As might be expected from a Texas tenorman, Newman’s flute playing is as robust as his other axe(s), which also includes alto sax".Jordan, M. JazzTimes Review accessed November 16, 2018

Track listing "Keep the Spirits Singing" (O'Donel Levy) – 6:22 "Mellow-D for Mr. C" (Steve Turre) – 9:32 "Cousin Esau" (David "Fathead" Newman) – 7:39 "Karen My Love" (Newman) – 7:33 "Willow Weep for Me" (Ann Ronell) – 7:43 "Life" (John Hicks) – 7:53 "Asia Beat" (Levy) – 5:29

Personnel David "Fathead" Newman – tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, flute Steve Turre – trombone (tracks 1, 2 & 7) John Hicks – piano Steve Novosel – bass Winard Harper – drums Steve Kroon – percussion (tracks 1, 2 & 7)

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