David 'Fathead' Newman, Lonely Avenue (1972)

David 'Fathead' Newman, Lonely Avenue  (1972)

 Friday's lunch record is by David Newman.. This album on Atlantic records is a jazz/funk treat leaning on strong blues roots. Six enjoyable stretched out tracks. Musicians are David Newman (tenor sax/flute), Cornell Dupree (guitar), Ron Ayers (vibes,piano,organ), Charles 'Bugs' Costello (organ,piano). Bill Slater (bass) and ray Lucas (drums). The YouTube sample song is "Fire Weaver" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FftNMyiSEuE . . bucko