Jazz
Recorded October 9 and 17, 1963
Johnny Hartman Vocal
Illinois Jacquet Tenor Saxophone
Kenny Burrell Guitar
Jim Hall Guitar
Hank Jones Piano
Milt Hinton Bass
Elvin Jones Drums
This 1995 GRP CD reissue brings back ballad singer Johnny Hartman's second Impulse! session, following his classic collaboration with John Coltrane. Hartman is heard in peak form throughout these 11 pieces, which include "In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning," "Sleepin' Bee," "Stairway to the Stars," and even "Charade." Tenor saxophonist Illinois Jacquet is on five of the songs, guitarists Kenny Burrell and Jim Hall help out on a few tunes, and Hartman is consistently accompanied by pianist Hank Jones, bassist Milt Hinton, and drummer Elvin Jones. This is one of his finest recordings.
---Scott Yanow, Courtesy All Music |
