Fat Man and the Hard Blues
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| Fat Man and the Hard Blues | ||||
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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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Fat Man and the Hard Blues is an album by jazz saxophonist Julius Hemphill recorded in 1991 for the Italian Black Saint label.[1]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |  [2] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music |  [3] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |  [4] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz & Blues Album Guide | [5] |
The editors of AllMusic awarded the album 5 stars, and reviewer Scott Yanow stated: "These miniatures (all under seven minutes) are most notable for their fresh melodies, logical arrangements, and spirited ensembles".[2]
The authors of The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings called the album "both an intelligent continuation of the last decade's work and a challenging new departure."[4]
