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Singers · 1923–1983

Johnny Hartman

American jazz singer (1923–1983)

Born: 13 July 1923
Houma
Died: 15 September 1983
New York City
Country: United States
Active: 1946–
Record labels: RCA Records, Bethlehem Records
Discography: 15 albums

Biography

Johnny Hartman was a jazz musician who played voice. Johnny Hartman was born on 13 July 1923 in Houma and died on 15 September 1983 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: RCA Records and Bethlehem Records. The discography here lists 15 albums, from “Songs From the Heart” (1956) to “Jazz Songs for Summer Nights” (2021).

John Maurice Hartman (July 3, 1923 – September 15, 1983) 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 John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman, a landmark 1963 album for both him and saxophonist John Coltrane.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Songs From the Heart 1956 · Bethlehem Records I Just Dropped By to Say Hello 1964 · impulse! The Voice That Is! 1965 · impulse! I Love Everybody 1966 · ABC Records Hartman Meets Hino 1973 Hartman Sings Trane's Favorites 1973 · Capitol Records Once in Every Life 1980 · Bee Hive Records First, Lasting & Always 1984 · Savoy Jazz Sittin' in With Johnny Hartman and the Andrew Hill Trio 1987 · VGM Records And I Thought About You 1989 · Roost All of Me 1993 Thank You For Everything 1998 · Audiophile A Proper Introduction to Johnny Hartman: There Goes My Heart 2004 · Proper Records

Live at Sometime 2004 · Live

Jazz Songs for Summer Nights 2021 · Ancien Prodige

Also plays on

Albums where Johnny Hartman is credited as a sideman

1963

John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman — John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman

vocals

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Johnny Hartman play?

Johnny Hartman is known for playing voice.

When and where was Johnny Hartman born?

Johnny Hartman was born 13 July 1923 in Houma.

What are Johnny Hartman's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Songs From the Heart (1956), I Just Dropped By to Say Hello (1964), The Voice That Is! (1965), I Love Everybody (1966) and Hartman Meets Hino (1973).

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