1982 studio album by David "Fathead" Newman
Still Hard Times is an album by American jazz saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman recorded in 1982 and released on the Muse label.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] [ 4]
Reception
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating AllMusic [ 5]
In his review for AllMusic , Scott Yanow stated: "Newman has a particularly strong supporting cast. ... The music is soulful, swinging, and full of honest feeling, with Newman and Crawford heard in prime form".[ 5]
Track listing
All compositions by David "Fathead" Newman except where noted
"Shana" – 4:55
"Blisters" (Hank Crawford) – 5:08
"One for My Baby (and One More for the Road) " (Harold Arlen , Johnny Mercer ) – 5:55
"To Love Again" (Crawford) – 4:55
"Still Hard Times" – 6:00
"Please Send Me Someone to Love " (Percy Mayfield ) – 5:47
"Shana" [alternative take] – 5:18 Additional track on CD release
"To Love Again" [alternative take] (Crawford) – 5:03 Additional track on CD release
"Still Hard Times" [alternative take] – 6:20 Additional track on CD release
Personnel
David Newman – tenor saxophone , alto saxophone , soprano saxophone , flute
Hank Crawford – alto saxophone (tracks 1, 2, & 4–9)
Charlie Miller – trumpet (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5 & 7–9)
Howard Johnson – baritone saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5 & 7–9)
Steve Nelson – vibraphone (tracks 3 & 6)
Larry Willis – piano
Walter Booker – bass
Jimmy Cobb – drums
References