Bill Hardman

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Trumpeter Bill Hardman (1933-1990) was a long-time front-line Jazz Messenger. This New York session from the summer of 1989 became Hardman's last recording and saw him joined by tenor saxophonist Junior Cook and trombonist Robin Eubanks plus the rhythm section of Mickey Tucker, Paul Brown and Leroy Williams. Bill Hardman was one of the leading trumpeters in the hard bop era of 50s playing with Art Blakey, Horace Silver, Charles Mingus among others.

PERSONNEL:

• Paul Brown - bass
• Leroy Williams - drums
• Mickey Tucker - piano
• Junior Cook - tenor sax
• Robin Eubanks - trombone
• Bill Hardman - trumpet

Recorded on July 7th, 1989

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Fuller Up
• A2. I Should Care
• A3. .Whisper Not

• SIDE B
• B1. P.B.
• B2. Like Someone In Love
• B3. Yo What's Up