Product details
- Label Impulse!
- Artist Johnny Hartman
- Format 1LP
- Country United States
- Released Date 2024
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed Yes
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Condition: Sealed (New)
I Just Dropped By To Say Hello by Johnny Hartman.
Few voices in jazz carry the warmth and intimacy of Johnny Hartman's, and this Impulse! title is a reminder of why he remains a touchstone for lovers of the great American songbook. Recorded for one of the most storied labels in the music's history, it captures Hartman at the peak of his interpretive powers—a baritone that treats every lyric as a confidence shared rather than a performance delivered. This 2024 pressing brings that quiet artistry back into circulation for a new generation of listeners.
What sets Hartman apart is his patience. He lets a melody breathe, phrasing behind the beat with the ease of a singer who trusts the song to do half the work. There's no showboating here, no unnecessary embellishment—just a rich, burnished tone applied to ballads and standards with unhurried grace. The accompaniment frames him with taste and restraint, giving his voice room to settle and swell, and the result is jazz singing at its most conversational and unforced.
Put this record on late in the evening and it rewards close attention. Hartman's phrasing draws you in, and the intimacy of the recording makes it feel like a private session. For collectors, an Impulse! title of this caliber is an easy addition to any serious shelf—a vocal jazz staple that pairs beautifully with a quiet room and a good pour, and one you'll return to often.
Pressing Details:
Track Listing:
A1. Charade
A2. In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning
A3. Sleepin' Bee
A4. Don't You Know I Care
A5. Kiss & Run
A6. If I'm Lucky
B1. I Just Dropped By To Say Hello
B2. Stairway To The Stars
B3. Our Time
B4. Don't Call It Love
B5. How Sweet It Is To Be In Love
Artist: Johnny Hartman
Format: 1LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: Impulse!
Catalog Number: A-57
Release Year: 2024
Country: United States
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