David Newman - The Weapon (1972) [2013 Japan 24-bit Remaster] CD-Rip

One of the sweetest, funkiest 70s sets from reedman David Fathead Newman – an album that has the saxophonist blowing over some great arrangements from William Eaton – who brings in a full sound that almost gives the album a soundtrack sort of vibe! Newman's tenor, alto, and flute get plenty of solo space throughout – and the richer arrangements by Eaton really bring in a strong set of feeling to the record – a depth that David wouldn't have been able to achieve on his own, and which really seems to influence the level of his solos. Other players are great too – and include Richard Tee on organ, Cornell Dupree on guitar, and Bernard Purdie on drums – and the set includes a number of tracks by Allen Toussaint, including "Yes We Can Can", "Happy Times", and "Freedom For The Stallion". Other titles include "Missy", "You Can't Always Get What You Want", and "Seems Like I Gotta Do Wrong".

Tracks:

01 - Missy
02 - Seems Like I Gotta Do Wrong
03 - You Can't Always Get What You Want
04 - Yes We Can Can
05 - Happy Times
06 - Drown In My Own Tears
07 - Freedom For The Stallion

Personnel:

David Newman - Tenor Sax, Alto Sax, Flute
David Spinozza, Cornell Dupree - Guitar
Dr. John - Piano, Organ
Richard Tee - Organ
Chuck Rainey - Bass
Jimmy Johnson, Charles Collins, Bernard Purdie - Drums
Ralph McDonald – Percussion
and others...