Fire! Live at the Village Vanguard
David "Fathead" Newman · 1989
68 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A vibrant live recording that captures the raw energy and improvisational spirit of jazz at its finest.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo improvisational flow
- engaging live performance energy
- for relaxed evenings
- deep listening in a group
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced music
- want brief standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1989, 'Fire! Live at the Village Vanguard' arrives during David Newman's resurgence as a prominent saxophonist after years of collaboration with legends like Ray Charles. This album showcases his distinctive voice and instrumental prowess, following his earlier works in the 1960s and 1970s that established him in the jazz scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cannonball Adderley· Stan Getz· John Coltrane
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Old Devil Moon 7:44
- 2 Chenya 8:31
- 3 Slippin' Down 6:52
- 4 Wide Open Spaces 7:32
- 5 Lonely Avenue 7:46
- 6 Flighty McNasty 7:20
- 7 Blues for Ball 12:43
- 8 Hard Times 9:38
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