KINGSTON, N.Y. - The man known as "Fathead," jazz sax player David Newman, has died at the age of 75 after a long, storied career.
Newman made a name for himself as a tenor sax soloist, but also played with legendary acts like the Ray Charles band, Herbie Mann, Aretha Franklin and Aaron Neville.
He was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1990 for his work with Art Blakey and Dr. John.
Manager Karen Nemman says the jazz musician died Tuesday of pancreatic cancer in a Kingston, N.Y., hospital.
According to his Web site, Newman spent 12 years with the Ray Charles Band beginning in 1954. He began as the baritone sax player and became the star tenor sax soloist.
Newman made a name for himself as a tenor sax soloist, but also played with legendary acts like the Ray Charles band, Herbie Mann, Aretha Franklin and Aaron Neville.
He was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1990 for his work with Art Blakey and Dr. John.
Manager Karen Nemman says the jazz musician died Tuesday of pancreatic cancer in a Kingston, N.Y., hospital.
According to his Web site, Newman spent 12 years with the Ray Charles Band beginning in 1954. He began as the baritone sax player and became the star tenor sax soloist.
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