David 'Fathead' Newman - Fire! Live at the Village Vanguard (1989) Lossless

For this excellent all-around date, David "Fathead" Newman and a fine rhythm section (pianist Kirk Lightsey, vibraphonist Steve Nelson, bassist David Williams and drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith) are joined by tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine on "Wide Open Spaces" (a tune that years earlier Newman had recorded with fellow tenor James Clay), altoist Hank Crawford on "Lonely Avenue" and both Turrentine and Crawford on two other songs. In addition, Newman takes "Filthy McNasty" as a flute feature and is showcased on the opening "Old Devil Moon." An enjoyable set of soulful, straight-ahead jazz.

Tracks:

01. Old Devil Moon (Harburg-Lane) - 7:44
02. Chenya (Newman) - 8:31
03. Slippin' Down (Leonhardt) - 6:53
04. Wide Open Spaces (Gonzales) - 7:32
05. Lonely Avenue (Pomus) - 7:46
06. Filthy McNasty (Silver) - 7:21
07. Blues for Ball (Tyner) - 12:43
08. Hard Times (Mitchell) - 9:38

Personnel:

David "Fathead" Newman - flute, tenor saxophone
Steve Nelson - vibraphone
David Williams - double bass
Hank Crawford - alto saxophone
Stanley Turrentine - tenor saxophone
Kirk Lightsey - piano
Marvin "Smitty" Smith - drums

Recorded live at The Village Vanguard, New York on December 22-23, 1988.