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Cityscape is an album by American saxophonist David “Fathead” Newman which was recorded in 2005 and released on the HighNote label early the following year.

Critical Reception

In JazzTimes, Chris Kelsey noted “Cityscape proves that Newman hasn’t lost much off his fastball. He’s still a solid, straight-forward improviser, heavy on blues feeling and refreshingly light on frills”.

The AllMusic review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 3½ stars and stated:”Newman’s consistency as a bandleader is remarkable and this is yet another session that proves the point. The man is a treasure.”

Track listing:
All compositions by David “Fathead” Newman except where noted

“Goldfinger” (John Barry, Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley) – 5:44
“Pharoah’s Gold” (Claude Joseph Johnson) — 6:39
“A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing” (Billy Strayhorn) – 7:04
“Bu Bop Bass” – 4:10
“Here Comes Sonny Man” – 4:41
“It Was a Very Good Year” (Ervin Drake) – 6:03
“Flankin” – 6:57
“Sheakin’ In” – 6:22
“Suki Duki” – 4:40

Personnel:
David “Fathead” Newman – tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, flute
Winston Byrd – flugelhorn, trumpet
Benny Powell – trombone (tracks 1, 3 & 6–9)
Howard Johnson – baritone saxophone
David Leonhardt – piano
John Menegon – bass
Yoron Israel – drums

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Released: January 31, 2006
Recorded: August 17, 2005
Studio: M&I Recording Studios, New York, NY
Length: 52:20
Label: HighNote
HCD 7150
Producer: David “Fathead” Newman, Houston Person