Released 1991 Length 55:09 | Recorded July 15 & 16, 1991 Release date 1991 Label Black Saint | |
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Fat Man and the Hard Blues is an album by jazz saxophonist Julius Hemphill recorded in 1991 for the Italian Black Saint label.
Contents
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".
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
Personnel
Songs
Otis' Groove3:01
Lenny2:34
Floppy2:50
References
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