Mr. Fathead is an album by American jazz saxophonist David Newman recorded in 1977 and released on the Warner Bros label.[1][2][3][4]

Mr. Fathead
Studio album by
Released1976
Recorded1976
StudioRegent Sound Studios, New York City
GenreJazz
Length39:47
LabelWarner Bros
BS 2917
ProducerJoel Dorn, Jonathan Dorn for the Masked Announcer
David Newman chronology
Newmanism
(1974)
Mr. Fathead
(1976)
Front Money
(1977)

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AllMusic     [5]

In his review for AllMusic, Alex Henderson stated: "Newman showed a lot of R&B fans that improvisatory horn solos weren't something to be afraid of. Improvisation, however, isn't something that you will hear a lot of on 1976's disappointing Mr. Fathead ... For the most part, this erratic and unfocused LP isn't soul-jazz, most of the material is either disco-funk or lightweight instrumental pop. ... for the most part, Mr. Fathead wastes Newman's considerable talents. This record is strictly for completists".[5]

Track listing

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  1. "Dance With Me" (John Hall, Johanna Hall) – 3:54
  2. "Groovin' to the Music" (Gregory P. Coverdale, Diane Cameron, Deborah McGriff) – 5:51
  3. "You Got Style" (Ralph MacDonald, William Salter) – 4:33
  4. "Ebo Man" (David Newman, Arthur Jenkins) – 5:31
  5. "Shiki" (Bill Fischer) – 4:01
  6. "Promise Me Your Love" (MacDonald, Salter) – 4:34
  7. "I Love Music" (Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff) – 6:14
  8. "Mashooganah" (Newman) – 5:09

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