Blessing, The
Jazz
| Jun 2009
Reviews
Fo
Reviewed 2009-07-19
Reviewed 2009-07-19
DAVID “FATHEAD” NEWMAN: The Blessing
HighNote, 2009
STRAIGHTAHEAD JAZZ – Newman’s final recording, made just weeks before he died of pancreatic cancer at age 75. He sticks mainly to ballads, where he always excelled in later years, and whatever is missing in terms of sax vigor is more than made up in Newman’s pure, flawless and deeply personal expression. It’s a fine farewell.
* * * | Fo’s Picks: 1, 2, 6, 7, 8
1. 6:21 – easygoing blues, taken a bit slow with understated solos
2. 5:44 – so soft and sweet: slow, achingly tender and romantic
3. 4:52 – warm & romantic, glides along lightly, sticks close to melody
4. 5:24 – bossa nova classic, steps lightly at a steady tempo
5. 6:30 – slow but warm & upbeat, like a musical hug
6. 7:28 – bluesy midtempo creep: nice round of relaxed solos
7. 5:57 – tender sax moan, delicate vibraphone
8. 5:21 – subdued, introspective, and calmly optimistic
9. 7:07 – Newman on flute, sweet soulful march, taking the road home
[ Fo ] 07/19/09
HighNote, 2009
STRAIGHTAHEAD JAZZ – Newman’s final recording, made just weeks before he died of pancreatic cancer at age 75. He sticks mainly to ballads, where he always excelled in later years, and whatever is missing in terms of sax vigor is more than made up in Newman’s pure, flawless and deeply personal expression. It’s a fine farewell.
* * * | Fo’s Picks: 1, 2, 6, 7, 8
1. 6:21 – easygoing blues, taken a bit slow with understated solos
2. 5:44 – so soft and sweet: slow, achingly tender and romantic
3. 4:52 – warm & romantic, glides along lightly, sticks close to melody
4. 5:24 – bossa nova classic, steps lightly at a steady tempo
5. 6:30 – slow but warm & upbeat, like a musical hug
6. 7:28 – bluesy midtempo creep: nice round of relaxed solos
7. 5:57 – tender sax moan, delicate vibraphone
8. 5:21 – subdued, introspective, and calmly optimistic
9. 7:07 – Newman on flute, sweet soulful march, taking the road home
[ Fo ] 07/19/09
Recent airplay
The Blessing
lunch special — Aug 02, 2010
S.K.J.
Memory Select [new Tuesday time!] — Sep 29, 2009
Romantic Night
Transmission Overload — Sep 20, 2009
S.K.J.
No Cover, No Minimum — Sep 11, 2009
S.K.J.
Subbing - A Surprise Awaits You — Sep 09, 2009
Whispers Of Contentment
Transmission Overload — Sep 06, 2009
Charting
2009-07-26 — 2009-09-27
Jazz
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Sep 27 | 1 |
| Sep 13 | 3 |
| Sep 6 | 1 |
| Aug 30 | 2 |
| Aug 23 | 2 |
| Aug 16 | 2 |
| Aug 9 | 2 |
| Aug 2 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | S.K.J. | ||
| 2. | Someone To Watch Over Me | ||
| 3. | As Time Goes By | ||
| 4. | Manha De Carnival | ||
| 5. | Smile | ||
| 6. | Romantic Night | ||
| 7. | Chelsea Bridge | ||
| 8. | Whispers Of Contentment | ||
| 9. | The Blessing |