David "Fathead" Newman has recorded many albums through the years in a variety of contexts and on several instruments. This straight-ahead effort is pretty definitive of his jazz abilities, for it has
Newman making four appearances on tenor, two on soprano, and one apiece on flute and alto. Accompanied by vibraphonist
Bryan Carrott, pianist
John Hicks, bassist
Steve Novosel, and drummer
Winard Harper,
Newman digs into such songs as "Take the Coltrane," "These Foolish Things," and "Invitation." Fathead's son,
Cadino Newman, takes a couple of fine boppish vocals on "Caravan" and "Red Top." Highly recommended. ~ Scott Yanow