Album · 1961
Straight Ahead
- Released
- 1961
- Label
- Atlantic Records
- Catalogue no.
- SD 1366
- Tracklist
- 6 tracks
- Country
- US
“Straight Ahead” is an album by Dave ‘Fathead’ Newman, released in 1961 on Atlantic Records. The original release has 6 tracks. Jazz standards on the record include “Skylark” and “Summertime”. The line-up features Charlie Persip (drums (drum set)), David “Fathead” Newman (woodwind), Paul Chambers (bass) and Wynton Kelly (piano).
Who played on Straight Ahead
- Charlie Persip drums (drum set) all tracks
- David “Fathead” Newman woodwind all tracks
- Paul Chambers bass all tracks
- Wynton Kelly piano all tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Batista’s Groove
- A2 Skylark standard — Hoagy Carmichael
- A3 Night of Nisan
- B1 Cousin Slim
- B2 Summertime standard — George Gershwin
- B3 Congo Chant
Production
- Nesuhi Ertegun producer
- Phil Iehle engineer
- Tom Dowd recording
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House of David
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Bigger & Better
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The Many Facets of David Newman
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Captain Buckles
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Lonely Avenue
1972 · Atlantic
The Weapon
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Newmanism
1974 · Atlantic
Concrete Jungle
1978 · Prestige
Keep the Dream Alive
1978 · Prestige
Resurgence!
1981 · Muse Records
Still Hard Times
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on Straight Ahead?
The line-up of Straight Ahead includes Charlie Persip (drums (drum set)), David “Fathead” Newman (woodwind), Paul Chambers (bass) and Wynton Kelly (piano).
Which label released Straight Ahead?
Straight Ahead was released in 1961 on Atlantic Records (SD 1366).
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