Johnny Hartman – I Just Dropped By To Say Hello (Vinyl)

Johnny Hartman, known for his deep baritone, brings the album 'I Just Dropped By To Say Hello', released on November 8, 2024 on 180-gram vinyl as part of the Verve By Request series. This album features intimate ballads such as 'In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning' and 'Sleepin' Bee', where Hartman’s voice stands out for its smoothness and emotional depth. The recording, produced by the legendary Rudy Van Gelder, captures every detail of Hartman’s delivery and the supporting band, 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 lover.