Keep the Spirits Singing is an album by saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman recorded in 2000 and released on the HighNote label the following year.[1][2][3][4]

Keep the Spirits Singing
Studio album by David "Fathead" Newman
Released	January 23, 2001
Recorded	March 21, 2000
Studio	M&I Recording Studios, New York< NY
Genre	Jazz
Length	52:11
Label	HighNote HCD 7057
Producer	David "Fathead" Newman, Houston Person
David "Fathead" Newman chronology
Chillin' (1999) Keep the Spirits Singing (2001) Davey Blue (2001)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[5]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[6]

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow states "David "Fathead" Newman is in top form throughout this straight-ahead jazz set ... The music is mostly soulful hard bop and quite well played".[5] In JazzTimes, Miles Jordan noted "This lively group gets off to a swinging start on the title track ... Besides tenor, Newman also plays flute on two tunes ... As might be expected from a Texas tenorman, Newman’s flute playing is as robust as his other axe(s), which also includes alto sax,".[7]

Track listing

1. "Keep the Spirits Singing" (O'Donel Levy) – 6:22
2. "Mellow-D for Mr. C" (Steve Turre) – 9:32
3. "Cousin Esau" (David "Fathead" Newman) – 7:39
4. "Karen My Love" (Newman) – 7:33
5. "Willow Weep for Me" (Ann Ronell) – 7:43
6. "Life" (John Hicks) – 7:53
7. "Asia Beat" (Levy) – 5:29

Personnel

• David "Fathead" Newman – tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, flute
• Steve Turre – trombone (tracks 1, 2 & 7)
• John Hicks – piano
• Steve Novosel – bass
• Winard Harper – drums
• Steve Kroon – percussion (tracks 1, 2 & 7)

References