Fat Man and the Hard Blues
Fat Man and the Hard Blues is an album by jazz saxophonist Julius Hemphill recorded in 1991 for the Italian Black Saint label.[1]
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| Released | 1991 | |||
| Recorded | July 15 & 16, 1991 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 55:09 | |||
| Label | Black Saint | |||
| Producer | Julius Hemphill | |||
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Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 5 stars stating "These miniatures (all under seven minutes) are most notable for their fresh melodies, logical arrangements, and spirited ensembles".[2]
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Track listing
All compositions by Julius Hemphill
- "Otis' Groove" - 3:00
- "Lenny" - 2:33
- "Floppy" - 2:50
- "Opening" - 4:07
- "Headlines" - 2:59
- "Four Saints" - 2:45
- "Fat Man" - 5:16
- "Glide" - 4:32
- "Tendrils" - 6:18
- "Anchorman" - 4:41
- "Untitled" - 5:10
- "Three-Step" - 2:00
- "The Answer" - 2:18
- "The Hard Blues" - 6:40
- Recorded at Sear Sound in New York City on June 15 & 16, 1991
Personnel
- Julius Hemphill - alto saxophone
- Marty Ehrlich - soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, flute
- Carl Grubbs - soprano saxophone, alto saxophone
- James Carter - tenor saxophone
- Andrew White - tenor saxophone
- Sam Furnace - baritone saxophone, flute
References
- Black Saint Records discography accessed May 10, 2011
- Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed May 10, 2011
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