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]

Fat Man and the Hard Blues
Studio album by
Julius Hemphill
Released1991
RecordedJuly 15 & 16, 1991
GenreJazz
Length55:09
LabelBlack Saint
ProducerJulius Hemphill
Julius Hemphill chronology
Julius Hemphill Big Band
(1988)		 Fat Man and the Hard Blues
(1991)		 Live from the New Music Cafe
(1991)

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]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Julius Hemphill

  1. "Otis' Groove" - 3:00
  2. "Lenny" - 2:33
  3. "Floppy" - 2:50
  4. "Opening" - 4:07
  5. "Headlines" - 2:59
  6. "Four Saints" - 2:45
  7. "Fat Man" - 5:16
  8. "Glide" - 4:32
  9. "Tendrils" - 6:18
  10. "Anchorman" - 4:41
  11. "Untitled" - 5:10
  12. "Three-Step" - 2:00
  13. "The Answer" - 2:18
  14. "The Hard Blues" - 6:40
  • Recorded at Sear Sound in New York City on June 15 & 16, 1991

Personnel
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References
  1. Black Saint Records discography accessed May 10, 2011
  2. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed May 10, 2011
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