On August 23, 2024, Russell Malone died aged 60. He was musician (guitar), recorded and performed with Jimmy Smith, Harry Connick Jr., Diana Krall, Benny Green, Ron Carter, Roy Hargrove, Dianne Reeves, Kenny Barron, Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Jack McDuff, Mulgrew Miller, Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson, Hank Jones, Bobby Hutcherson, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Sonny Rollins, Houston Person, David Sanborn, Mose Allison, Kenny Barron, Gary Bartz, Stefano Di Battista, David Benoit, Don Braden, Gary Burton, Regina Carter, Cyrus Chestnut, The Chieftains, Jimmy Cobb, Natalie Cole, Will Downing, Jon Faddis, Macy Gray, Dave Grusin, Vincent Herring, Shirley Horn, Freddie Hubbard, Etta Jones, B. B. King, Gladys Knight, Jeff Lorber, Christian McBride, Bill Mobley, New York Voices, Johnny O’Neal, Kenny Rankin, Tony Reedus, Stephen Scott, Janis Siegel, Terell Stafford, Joss Stone, Billy Taylor, Steve Turre and Gerald Wilson. As leader, Malone released 15 albums.
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David “Fathead” Newman: The Blessing
On May 5, 2009, “High Note” label released “The Blessing”, the 38th and the final David “Fathead” Newman studio album. It was recorded in December 2008, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Houston Person and David “Fathead” Newman.
Personnel:
- David “Fathead” Newman – tenor saxophone, flute
- David Leonhardt – piano
- Peter Bernstein – guitar
- Steve Nelson – vibraphone
- John Menegon – bass
- Yoron Israel – drums
Track listing:
- SKJ – Milt Jackson
- Someone to Watch Over Me – George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
- As Time Goes By – Herman Hupfeld
- Manhã de Carnaval – Luiz Bonfá, Antônio Maria
- Smile – Charlie Chaplin
- Romantic Night – David Leonhardt
- Chelsea Bridge – Billy Strayhorn
- Whispers of Contentment – David Leonhardt
- The Blessing – David “Fathead” Newman
David “Fathead” Newman: Diamondhead
On January 29, 2008, “High Note” label released “Diamondhead”, the 37th David “Fathead” Newman album. It was recorded in 2007, at “M&I Recording Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Houston Person and David “Fathead” Newman.
Personnel:
- David “Fathead” Newman – alto and tenor saxophone, flute
- Curtis Fuller – trombone
- Cedar Walton – piano
- Peter Washington – bass
- Yoron Israel – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by David Newman except where noted.
- Diamondhead
- Can’t We Be Friends? – Paul James, Kay Swift
- New York State of Mind – Billy Joel
- Cedar’s Blues – Cedar Walton
- My Full House
- Skylark – Hoagy Carmichael, Johnny Mercer
- Star Eyes – Gene de Paul, Don Raye
- Mama-Lou
- It’s You or No One – Jule Styne Sammy Cahn
Teddy Edwards: Smooth Sailing
On March 11, 2003, “High Note” label released “Smooth Sailing” the 30th and the final Teddy Edwards album. It was recorded in 2001 at “M&I Recording Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Houston Person.
Personnel:
- Teddy Edwards – tenor saxophone
- Richard Wyands – piano
- Ray Drummond – double bass
- Chip White – drums
Track listing:
- Going Home – Teddy Edwards
- All Too Soon – Duke Ellington, Carl Sigman
- Hank’s Tune – Hank Mobley
- Indian Summer – Victor Herbert, Al Dubin
- Robbin’s Nest – Illinois Jacquet, Bob Russell
- It’s the Talk of the Town – Jerry Livingston, Al J. Neiburg, Marty Symes
- Smooth Sailing – Arnett Cobb
- Polka Dots and Moonbeams – Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke
David “Fathead” Newman: Davey Blue
On January 22, 2002, “High Note” label released “Davey Blue”, the 31st David “Fathead” Newman album. . It was recorded in May 2001, at “M&I Recording Studios” in New York City, and was produced by David “Fathead” Newman, Houston Person.
Personnel:
- David “Fathead” Newman – alto and tenor saxophone, flute
- Cedar Walton – piano
- Bryan Carrott – vibraphone
- David Williams – bass
- Kenny Washington – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by David “Fathead” Newman except where noted
- Cellar Groove – Norris Austin
- Cristo Redentor – Duke Pearson
- For Stanley
- A Child Is Born – Thad Jones
- Black – Cedar Walton
- Amandla
- Davey Blue
- Freedom Jazz Dance – Eddie Harris
David “Fathead” Newman: The Gift
On January 21, 2003, “High Note” label released “The Gift”, the 32nd David “Fathead” Newman album. It was recorded in October 2002, at “The Studio” in New York City, and was produced by David “Fathead” Newman and Houston Person.
Personnel:
- David “Fathead” Newman – alto and tenor saxophone, flute
- John Hicks – piano
- Bryan Carrott – vibraphone
- Buster Williams – bass
- Winard Harper – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by David “Fathead” Newman except where noted
- The Gift
- Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying – Gerry Marsden, Freddie Marsden, Les Chadwick, Les Maguire
- Off the Hook
- Unspeakable Times
- Little Sonny’s Tune
- Lady Day – L. Johnson
- Unchain My Heart – Bobby Sharp, Teddy Powell
- Ksue
David “Fathead” Newman: Song for the New Man
On January 13, 2004, “High Note” label released “Song for the New Man”, the 33th David “Fathead” Newman album. It was recorded in October 2003, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by David “Fathead” Newman and Houston Person.
Personnel:
- David “Fathead” Newman – tenor saxophone, flute
- Curtis Fuller – trombone
- John Hicks – piano
- John Menegon – bass
- Jimmy Cobb – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by David “Fathead” Newman except where noted
- Visa – Charlie Parker
- Time After Time – Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
- Shakabu
- Song for the New Man – Pat Rebillot
- Passing Through – Herbie Mann
- Fast Lane
- Lonesome Head
- When I Fall in Love – Victor Young, Edward Heyman
- This I Dig of You – Hank Mobley
David “Fathead” Newman: I Remember Brother Ray
On January 11, 2005, “High Note” label released “I Remember Brother Ray”, the 34th David “Fathead” Newman album. It was recorded in August 2004, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by David “Fathead” Newman and Houston Person. The album was paying tribute to his bandleader and mentor Ray Charles.
Personnel:
- David “Fathead” Newman – tenor saxophone
- John Hicks – piano
- Steve Nelson – vibraphone
- John Menegon – bass
- Winard Harper – drums
Track listing:
- Hit the Road Jack – Percy Mayfield
- Georgia On My Mind – Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorrell
- When Your Lover Has Gone – Einar Aaron Swan
- Drown in My Tears – Henry Glover
- ‘Deed I Do – Fred Rose, Walter Hirsch
- It Had to Be You – Isham Jones, Gus Kahn
- Ruby – Mitchell Parish, Heinz Roemheld
- Them That Got (I Ain’t Got Nothing Yet) – Ray Charles, Ricci Harper
Gene Ammons: The Boss Is Back
In December 1969, “Prestige” label released “The Boss Is Back!”, the 25th Gene Ammons album. It was recorded in November 1969, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Bob Porter.
Personnel:
- Gene Ammons – tenor saxophone
- Prince James, Houston Person – tenor saxophone
- Junior Mance – piano
- Sonny Phillips organ
- Buster Williams – bass
- Bob Bushnell – electric bass
- Frankie Jones, Bernard Purdie – drums
- Candido – congas
Track listing:
All tarcks by Gene Ammons except where noted.
- The Jungle Boss – Gene Ammons, Junior Mance
- I Wonder – Cecil Gant, Raymond Leveen
- Feeling Good – Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley
- Tastin’ the Jug
- Here’s That Rainy Day – Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen
- Madame Queen
David “Fathead” Newman: Chillin’
On October 1, 1999, “High Note” label released “Chillin’”, the 29th David “Fathead” Newman album. It was recorded in December 1998, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, and was produced by David “Fathead” Newman and Houston Person.
Personnel:
- David “Fathead” Newman– soprano, alto and tenor saxophone, flute
- John Hicks– piano
- Bryan Carrott– vibraphone
- Steve Novosel– bass
- Winard Harper– drums
- Cadino Newman – vocals
Track listing:
- Take the Coltrane – Duke Ellington
- Return to Paradise – Dimitri Tiomkin, Ned Washington
- The Whole Tzimmes – David “Fathead” Newman
- These Foolish Things – Jack Strachey, Holt Marvell, Harry Link
- Invitation – Bronisław Kaper, Paul Francis Webster
- Chillin’ – David “Fathead” Newman
- Caravan – Juan Tizol, Duke Ellington, Irving Mills
- Red Top – Lionel Hampton, Ben Kynard
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