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

[1][2] The album reached number 4 on the Billboard jazz chart and number 43 on the Billboard 200.

[4] 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".

[3] A single, "Hard Work", did reach the bubbling under positions of the UK Top 50 in September 1976.

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