Jazz
Johnny Hartman Vocal
Hank Jones Piano
Barry Galbraith Guitar
Richard Davis Bass
Osie Johnson Drums
Dick Hafer Reeds
Phil Kraus Marimba
Bob Hammer Piano, Arranger
Howard Collins Guitar
Willie Rodriguez Percussion
Ballad singer Johnny Hartman's third and final Impulse session is not quite on the same level as the first two. Although the earlier of the two sessions has several near-classic performances (including "My Ship," "Waltz for Debby," and "It Never Entered My Mind"), the second date has weaker material, primarily several songs from movies or shows, including "Sunrise, Sunset." Hartman is in fine form whether backed by the Hank Jones quartet or accompanied by an octet arranged by pianist Bob Hammer, but this set is not as essential as his earlier meetings with John Coltrane and Illinois Jacquet.
--- Scott Yanow, Courtesy All Music |
