David "Fathead" Newman (February 24, 1933 – January 20, 2009) was an American jazz and rhythm-and-blues saxophonist, who made numerous recordings as a session musician and leader, but is best known for his work as a sideman on seminal 1950s and early 1960s recordings by Ray Charles.
The AllMusic Guide to Jazz wrote that "there have not been many saxophonists and flutists more naturally soulful than David 'Fathead' Newman." Newman was a leading exponent of the "Texas Tenor" saxophone style, a big-toned, bluesy approach popularized by jazz tenor players from that state.
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Some of their strengths
David "Fathead" Newman has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Passionate, Energetic, Intelligent, Patient, Extroverted, Courageous, and Selfless.
Soulful and Understanding
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, David "Fathead" Newman is someone who is a soulful, understanding, and conscious person, who combines smarts with a deep talent for creativity and imagination. A person who is ambitious and motivated.
Charming and Sophisticated
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know David "Fathead" Newman well know them as someone who can be classy, glamorous, and worldly, like jewelry.
Productive and Perseverent
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe David "Fathead" Newman as someone who is productive, persevering, deliberate, and direct.
A person who is creative, has good luck with work and money, good listening skills, good relationships with people at work, is a good teacher or counselor, and who is good at organizing groups, teams, or causes.
Charismatic and Instinctual
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, David "Fathead" Newman is someone who handles stress better than most people, and who tends to have a powerful charisma and convictions.
They are also someone who is balanced, organized, and in-charge, and who loves traveling, working hard, and figuring out the patterns of things.
Creative and Imaginative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, David "Fathead" Newman tends to be someone who is sensitive, imaginative, creative, and somewhat of a dreamer. Who is intuitive and compassionate, and who has a friendly, easygoing, calming and relaxing effect on people and for whom friends and family mean the world.
Some of David "Fathead" Newman's challenges
While David "Fathead" Newman has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, David "Fathead" Newman can be Emotional, Indecisive, Unrealistic, Hypocritical, Self-centered, Possessive, and Stubborn.
Indecisive and Unrealistic
One of David "Fathead" Newman's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as indecisive and unrealistic.
David "Fathead" Newman must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Possessive and Stubborn
David "Fathead" Newman is someone who can be possessive, jealous, inflexible, and stubborn, can have a habit of being a frivolous spender, and who can feel insecure or cynical in romantic relationships and have difficulty forming productive personal and professional partnerships.
Lethargic and Unrealistic
Finally, David "Fathead" Newman also can be too soft, lazy and lethargic, and who can have difficulty finding others who share a similarly dreamy outlook on life.
