Tough! is an album by drummer Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers recorded in 1957 but not released on the Cadet label until 1966.Art Blakey discography accessed June 4, 2013Art Blakey chronology accessed June 4, 2013
Reception
Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars.Allmusic Review, accessed June 4, 2013
Track listing "Scotch Blues" (Duke Jordan) - 7:55 "Flight to Jordu" (Jordan) - 7:20 "Transfiguration" (Gigi Gryce) - 5:08 "Exhibit A" (Gryce) - 6:37 "Gershwin Medley: Rhapsody in Blue/Summertime/Someone to Watch Over Me/The Man I Love" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) - 5:57
Personnel Art Blakey - drums Bill Hardman - trumpet Jackie McLean - alto saxophone Sam Dockery - piano Spanky DeBrest - bass
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