James Clay & David "Fathead" Newman

James Clay and David "Fathead" Newman were American jazz saxophonists who recorded together on the 1960 Riverside album The Sound of the Wide Open Spaces!!!!; Clay is heard on tenor saxophone and flute, Newman on tenor saxophone and was also known for his work with Ray Charles.

The reviewed album was released by Riverside Records in 1960, produced (or produced-involvement) by Cannonball Adderley and features Wynton Kelly (piano), Sam Jones (double bass) and Art Taylor (drums). The review emphasizes the complementary interplay between Newman (soulful) and Clay (harder attack) and highlights tracks such as "Wide Open Space" and "Some Kinda Mean."

The available review highlights the 1960 Riverside album The Sound of the Wide Open Spaces!!!!, led by James Clay and David "Fathead" Newman. The recording emphasizes interplay between Clay and Newman (tenor saxophone; Clay also on flute) with strong support from Wynton Kelly, Sam Jones and Art Taylor and production involvement from Cannonball Adderley. The review praises the chemistry, bop roots and soulful touches, calling the album beautiful to the ears.

For:Jazz listeners, bop and soul-jazz fans, collectors of 1960s jazz recordings