Hard Times
David Newman
from The Best Of David Newman.
This song was recorded in Nov. of 1958 with David Newman playing alto sax and Ray Charles on piano. Newman actually spent 4 years as a member of the Ray Charles Orchestra before recording his first solo album at Ray's suggestion. The rest of the players were from the orchestra as well and include: Bennie Crawford- baritone sax; Marcus Belgrave- trumpet; Edgar Willis- bass; and Milt Turner- drums.
Starting his career as a radio DJ, Earl-E has been rocking the airwaves, blessing dance floors, and prolifically producing hip-hop music since 1992. His analog approach employs heavy use of samples, found sounds, and turntable experimentation, making what he calls, "beats inspired by life." He pulls from an extensive vinyl collection of hip-hop, reggae, house, funk, soul, jazz and more for his mixes. He also plays a mean harmonica.