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Tough Tenors is an album by saxophonists Johnny Griffin and Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis recorded in 1960 and released on the Jazzland label.

Reception

AllMusic awarded the album 4 stars stating: “Tough Tenors is one of the many amazing jazz recordings from 1960, and will please saxophone fans, Davis/Griffin fans, and anyone who enjoys classic hard bop.”

Track listing
“Tickle Toe” (Lester Young) – 5:30
“Save Your Love for Me” (Buddy Johnson) – 7:09
“Twins” (Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis, Johnny Griffin) – 6:35
“Funky Fluke” (Bennie Green) – 9:16
“Imagination” (Johnny Burke, Jimmy Van Heusen) – 4:29
“Soft Winds” (Benny Goodman, Fletcher Henderson) – 7:17

Personnel
Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis – tenor saxophone, except track 5, Johnny Griffin – tenor saxophone
Junior Mance – piano
Larry Gales – bass
Ben Riley – drums

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Released: 1960
Recorded: November 4 & 10, 1960
Plaza Sound Studios, New York City
Label: Jazzland
JLP-31
Producer: Orrin Keepnews