Hard Work is an album by American jazz saxophonist John Handy which was recorded in 1976 and originally released on the ABC/Impulse label.
Contents
Reception
The album reached number 4 on the Billboard jazz chart and number 43 on the Billboard 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
"Hard Work" – 6:56
"Blues for Louis Jordan" – 5:43
"Young Enough to Dream" – 7:10
"Love for Brother Jack" – 3:48
"Didn't I Tell You" – 4:35
"Afro Wiggle" – 4:44
"You Don't Know" – 3:18
Personnel
John Handy – alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, vocals
Hotep Cecil Barnard – keyboards
Mike Hoffmann – guitar
Chuck Rainey – electric bass
Zakir Hussain – tabla (tracks 3, 4 & 6)
James Gadson – drums
Eddie "Bongo" Brown – congas, percussion