|
JWP Special Events (pdf)
JWP
Artist Roster (pdf)
|
Tribute to Ray Charles
featuring Legendary Ray Charles bandleader
David "Fathead" Newman and
Raelette Cynthia Scott
Davi d ‘Fathead’ Newman
The story begins way back in the very early 50’s down in the deep south of Texas. David Newman was playing with
bands doing one nighters and dances throughout Texas, Arkansas,
Oklahoma, and sometimes California. On one of those tours, David met
Ray Charles. Ray was working as a sideman with another group on the
night's roster. They immediately bonded, both musically and as friends.
When Ray started his own band, he called on David to be part of his
group. In 1954, David began a twelve year association with the Ray
Charles Band.
David began as the baritone player and soon became the star tenor
soloist. In 1959, David recorded his first album as a leader, "Ray
Charles Introduces David Newman: "FATHEAD" on Atlantic records. In
addition to extensive touring with Ray Charles throughout most of the
60’s, Newman lead his own groups and recorded extensively for the
Atlantic, Warner Brothers and Prestige labels. He played with
many of the great jazz musicians of the day including Lee Morgan, Kenny
Drew Sr., Billy Higgins, Kenny Dorham.
The late nineties has brought David to the High Note label where he has
recorded six successful CDs. The most recent "Cityscape" was released
in January, 2006 and spent 18 weeks on the Jazz Radio charts, 10 weeks
in the Top 10.
Cynthia Scott
 Cynthia
Scott, born in Arkansas, began singing at the age of four and was the
10th child of 12 children in a musical family. She developed her craft
singing gospel music in her father's church.
After high school, Cynthia moved to Dallas, Texas as an airline
stewardess and started singing on the local club scene. She became a
'RAELETTE' with the Ray Charles organization, recording and touring
with him. Cynthia toured with Cab Calloway as well.
Cynthia came to New York after receiving a call from the owner of a
popular club to perform. She then hired, as yet undiscovered, Harry
Connick JR. as one of her pianist. She still laughs at what she
paid him while they'd worked together and wishes he was still available
for that price. A four week engagement turned into a three year
stretch, so Cynthia decided to call New York City home.
Voted a finalist in The 1998 International Thelonius Monk Jazz Vocal
Competition, where Jazz Times Magazine was quoted as saying, Ms. Scott
gave an exceptional performance.'
When Lincoln Center was looking for a voice to test the new Rose Room
under the direction of Wynton Marsalis, Cynthia was chosen to be the
first voice heard to give a concert in the new room. Sherman Irby was
on Saxaphone and featured John Hicks on piano, Gerald Cannon on bass
and Willie Jones on drums. This was a historical and musical event.
Downloads
David "Fathead"
Newman
>
Tribute to Ray Charles Bios (pdf)
>
Excerpts from liner notes "Ray Charles: Genius & Soul - the 50th
Anniversary Collection (Rhino) (doc)
>
Review of "I Remember Brother Ray" (HighNote) (doc)
> David Newman Short Bio (pdf)
> David Newman Long Bio (pdf)
> David Newman Discography (pdf)
> Radio Charts # 1 Record for 2005 (pdf)
Cynthia Scott
>
Cynthia Scott Bio (pdf)
Audio
 "Georgia On My Mind" from "I Remember Brother Ray"
(HighNote 2005) (mp3)
"Hit the Road Jack" from "I Remember Brother Ray"
(HighNote 2005) (mp3)
 Cynthia_Scott's_"Almost_Like_Being_In_Love"
(mp3)
Cynthia_Scott's_"Love_You_Madly"
(mp3)
|
