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John Maurice Hartman (July 3, 1923 – September 15, 1983) [1] was an American jazz singer, known for his rich baritone voice and recordings of ballads. He sang and recorded with Earl Hines ' and Dizzy Gillespie 's big bands and with Erroll Garner. Hartman is best remembered for his collaboration in 1963 with saxophonist John Coltrane, John ...
Dec 28, 2011 · Artist: Johnny HartmanAlbum: For TraneName: The Nearness Of YouIt's not the pale moon that delights meThat thrills and excites me, no noIt's just the nearnes...
Jul 10, 2007 · Johnny Hartman, 'The Romantic Balladeer' He had one of the most gorgeous voices ever to sing a love song. But during his lifetime, Johnny Hartman was known only to hardcore jazz lovers.
A superior ballad singer with a warm baritone, best known for his classic full-length collaboration with John Coltrane. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1940s - 1980s. Born. July 3, 1923 in Houma, LA. Died. September 15, 1983 in New York, NY.
John Maurice Hartman was a critically acclaimed, though never widely known, baritone jazz singer who specialized in ballads. Born in Louisiana, but raised in Chicago, he began singing and playing the piano by age eight. Hartman attended DuSable High School studying music under Walter Dyett before receiving a scholarship to Chicago Musical College.
Jul 3, 2023 · In 1963, Coltrane and Hartman joined forces to create the iconic album “John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman.”. This masterpiece showcased Hartman’s velvety voice complemented by Coltrane’s masterful saxophone playing. The album, featuring lush ballads and tender renditions of jazz standards, captivated listeners with its intimacy and ...
Johnny was born John Maurice Hartman in Chicago on July 23, 1923. He grew up singing in church choirs, high school glee clubs, and received a scholarship to study voice in Chicago Musical College. After serving in the Army during World War II he was awarded a prize for winning a singing contest hosted by Earl “Fatha” Hines, pianist and bandleader.
