Keep the Spirits Singing

Keep the Spirits Singing is an album by American saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman recorded in 2000 and released on the HighNote label the following year.

Reception
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". 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,".

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)