Hard Work

Hard Work is an album by American jazz saxophonist John Handy which was recorded in 1976 and originally released on the ABC/Impulse label.

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
 * 1) "Hard Work" – 6:56
 * 2) "Blues for Louis Jordan" – 5:43
 * 3) "Young Enough to Dream" – 7:10
 * 4) "Love for Brother Jack" – 3:48
 * 5) "Didn't I Tell You" – 4:35
 * 6) "Afro Wiggle" – 4:44
 * 7) "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