Newman, David

David Newman was born in Dallas, February 24, 1932. He has reported no recollection of his family being musically talented, but as an only child he was encouraged to play and listen to music. His mother, in particular, wanted him to take piano lessons. This plan was never brought to fruition because the young Mr. Newman believed he would be teased unmercilessly as a sissy. Instead he requested and received an new saxophone.

His first instructor was the band teacher at Lincoln High School (Dallas, Texas); J. K. Miller. Mr. Newman played in the school marching band concurrent with his private instruction. While in Dallas he also played with a jazz band fronted by Buster Smith.

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