Johnny Hartman

Born: Jul 3, 1923 in Chicago, IL

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Died: Sep 15, 1983 in New York, NY

Genre: Jazz, Pop/Rock

Biography: Though he was never the most distinctive vocalist, Johnny Hartman rose above others to become the most commanding, smooth balladeer of the 1950s and '60s, a black crooner closely following Billy Eckstine and building on the form with his notable jazz collaborations, including the 1963 masterpiece John ...Read full biography

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I Just Dropped By To Say Hello [Reissue]

Released: 1963

Label: Impulse! Records

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The second Impulse! session for ballad singer Johnny Hartman followed his classic collaboration with John Coltrane. Hartman is heard in peak form throughout these 11 pieces, which include "In the Wee Small ...Read full review

Songs from the Heart

Released: 1955

Label: Bethlehem High Fidelity

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Johnny Hartman's album debut is a set of tender ballads, each word of which is treasured by Hartman's expansive, evocative voice. The ballads appear not only especially chosen, but practically written ...Read full review

More Johnny Hartman albums: Main Albums (17), Compilations (23)

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