Hang Tuff is an album by Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, a jazz band formed by percussionist Kahil El'Zabar, who is joined by saxophonist Edward Wilkerson and trombonist Joseph Bowie. It was recorded in 1990 and released on the German Open Minds label.
Reception
The Penguin Guide to Jazz states "Hang Tuff has a quiet, chamberish quality which suggests that the horn players felt slightly constrained by El'Zabar's concentration on texture."
Track listing All compositions by Kahil El'Zabar except as indicated "Hang Tuff" – 9:58 "Bobo" (Joseph Bowie) – 12:07 "Afro Slick" – 7:28 "Peace on Earth" – 8:05 "Trane in Mind" – 9:21 "Indestructible Consciousness" – 13:40
Personnel Kahil El'Zabar – trap and earth drums, sanza, ankle bells, vocals Edward Wilkerson – alto sax, tenor sax, clarinet, piano, percussion Joseph Bowie – trombone, congas
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