Straight Ahead (David "Fathead" Newman album)

Straight Ahead is a jazz album by saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman, released in 1961 on the Atlantic label. It features Newman on tenor and alto saxophone, along with Wynton Kelly on piano, Sam Jones on bass, and Louis Hayes on drums. The album is considered a solid example of Newman's hard bop style and showcases his blues-inflected saxophone playing. It contains a mix of original compositions and jazz standards. Key tracks include "Big Fat Head," "Mean to Me," and "Skylark."