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The artists most similar to David “Fathead” Newman are Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Mocean Worker, Houston Person, Sonny Criss and Sonny Stitt, from the same jazz, soul jazz and hard bop circle.
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Which artists are similar to David “Fathead” Newman?
The artists most similar to David “Fathead” Newman are Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Mocean Worker, Houston Person, Sonny Criss and Sonny Stitt, from the same jazz, soul jazz and hard bop circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like David “Fathead” Newman?
With Digs you create a "Like David “Fathead” Newman" Dig: a short session of Bandcamp tracks with the same sound, from independent artists.
What genre is David “Fathead” Newman?
David “Fathead” Newman is usually associated with jazz, soul jazz and hard bop (artist · US · born 1933), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 6 November 2026.