Vinyl I Just Dropped By To Say Hello

Description

Johnny Hartman, renowned for his deep baritone voice, presents 'I Just Dropped By To Say Hello', releasing on November 8, 2024, on 180-gram vinyl as part of the Verve By Request series. This album features intimate ballads like 'In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning' and 'Sleepin' Bee', where Hartman's voice shines with smoothness and emotional depth. Produced by the legendary Rudy Van Gelder, the recording captures every nuance of Hartman's performance and the supporting ensemble, including Hank and Elvin Jones on piano and drums, Milt Hinton on bass, and guitarists Kenny Burrell and Jim Hall. Illinois Jacquet contributes tenor saxophone on five tracks. This album is an essential addition for any jazz vocal enthusiast.