Tough!

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Release Date

March, 1966

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AllMusic Review by Matt Collar

Recorded in 1957 but not released until 1966, drummer Art Blakey's Tough! is a swinging hard bop date. Joining Blakey here is saxophone giant Jackie McLean, along with a stellar group of less-appreciated artists including trumpeter Bill Hardman, pianist Sam Dockery, and bassist Spanky DeBrest. While not as essential as some of Blakey's other Jazz Messengers releases, Tough! certainly holds its own.

Track Listing

Title/Composer Performer Time Stream
1
Scotch Blues
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2
Transfiguration
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3
Flight to Jordu
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4
Exhibit A
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5
Gershwin Medley: Rhapsody in Blue
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6
Gershwin Medley: Rhapsody in Blue [First Version]
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