Heads Up is an album by saxophonist David Newman recorded in New York City in 1986 and released on the Atlantic label.[1][2][3]

Heads Up
Studio album by David Newman
Released	1987
Recorded	September 16, 17 & 18, 1986
Studio	Atlantic Recording Studios, New York, NY
Genre	Jazz
Length	46:21 CD release with bonus track
Label	Atlantic 781 725-1
Producer	John Snyder
David Newman chronology
Still Hard Times (1982) Heads Up (1987) Fire! Live at the Village Vanguard (1989)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[4]

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow stated: "Although often placed in more tightly arranged settings throughout his career, Newman really excels in a small-group format, where his soulful tones and expertise at jamming over common chord changes are best displayed. This was one of his better sets, even though the album is not very well known".[4]

Track listing

1. "Ain't Misbehavin'" (Fats Waller, Andy Razaf) – 7:40
2. "Makin' Whoopee" (Walter Donaldson, Gus Kahn) – 8:24
3. "Heads Up" (David Newman) – 6:21
4. "Old Folks" (Willard Robison, Dedette Lee Hill) – 8:12
5. "Delilah" (Clifford Brown) – 7:22
6. "Lover Man" (Jimmy Davis, Ram Ramirez, James Sherman) – 9:52
7. "For Buster" (Newman) – 6:47
8. "New York State of Mind" (Billy Joel) – 8:26 Additional track on CD release

Personnel

• David Newman – tenor saxophone, flute
• Steve Nelson – vibraphone
• Kirk Lightsey – piano
• David Williams - bass
• Eddie Gladden – drums

References