Johnny Hartman - I Just Dropped by to Say Hello (Impulse!, 1963)

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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 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.



Personnel:

Johnny Hartman -Vocals

Milt Hinton - Bass

Jim Hall - Guitar

Illinois Jacquet - Sax (Tenor)

Elvin Jones - Drums

Hank Jones - Piano



Track Listing:

1.Charade

2.In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning

3.Sleepin' Bee

4.Don't You Know I Care

5.Kiss & Run

6.If I'm Lucky

7.I Just Dropped By To Say Hello

8.Stairway To The Stars

9.Our Time

10.Don't Call It Love

11.How Sweet It Is To Be In Love