Hard Work


Hard Work is an album by American jazz saxophonist John Handy which was recorded in 1976 and originally released on the ABC/Impulse label.

Reception

The album reached #4 on the Billboard jazz chart and #43 on the Billboard Top 200. Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars stating ""Hard Work" became a surprise hit, and overall, the set is open to the influence of R&B, although there are some strong moments from Handy on both alto and tenor". A single, Hard work, did reach the bubbling under positions of the UK Top 50 in September 1976.

Track listing

All compositions by John Handy
  1. "Hard Work" - 6:56
  2. "Blues for Louis Jordan" - 5:43
  3. "Young Enough to Dream" - 7:10
  4. "Love for Brother Jack" - 3:48
  5. "Didn't I Tell You" - 4:35
  6. "Afro Wiggle" - 4:44
  7. "You Don't Know" - 3:18

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