While writing his biography "The Last Balladeer" I uncovered several unreleased or out of print gems. This was from a show on PBS hosted by Dinah Shore. Glad you like it.--GA
I've read that biography so many times and still can't understand what happened between 58 and 77. You wrote like a surgeon. One of the greatest biographies I've ever read. If I ever get a chance, I'd love to sing for you. I actually sing quite a bit like Johnny. ❤
@@alternateunreleasedshellac505 Oh yeah, as entertainers definitely top players. I'm talking specifically as musicians. Darin is overall better than those 2 btw, dude's very underrated nowadays.
I just discovered Johnny Hartman thru his recordings with Coltrane. Just can't believe there's not enough video of him singing live😕. This one is just incredible!
Hartman moved his stool to the front of the Blues Alley stage (1980). Microphone in hand, he spoke off-handledly, as though explaining something to a friend. "This is for a special person in the audience," he said, producing a long red rose from behind his back. He placed it gently on the seat and broke into song. Singing to whomever she was, he sang privately, never once looking at the audience, but over their heads to the ceiling, the still rose remaining in view under a spotlight as a symbol. Masterful, in so many ways. Thanks for the great videos.
It's a great book about Johnny's life and a very well documented discography. I first heard him on the Coltrane album which must be in the top 5 of all the great vocalist's albums, along with Ella and Frank - just sublime. A friend of mine Joe Francis, the American crooner, told me that he met Johnny Hartman, a wonderful man who gave him some useful career advice when Joe was starting out. Thank you for posting these video clips, amazing to see his visual stagecraft which you can't capture on CD.
Greg in my younger years I went to I believe it was Michaels Pub in NYC.Well Mr Hartman came out and I was in such a trance at what I was hearing I wanted to push a reset button to do it again.He finished his set and walked around the corner and sat alone at a little table with a cigarette of course and a crossword puzzle.I of course had to go approach him to inform him that he blew the wax out of my ears.He was so kind and gracious.Dam cigarettes.
Just finished your bio Gregg, it will probably be the definitive work. I looked into Kevin Mahogany and Curt Elling, mentioned in your book, good, but not in Hartmans class. His good work, IMHO, is unapproachable. Thanks again for these videos, and the book! I recommend it, not just to to Hartman lovers, but any vocal jazz fans.
PS There was some confusion in my mind about Hartman's discography, specifically the later issues with old material. You have cleared that all up for me!
I dig Mark Murphy but ain't no way he is ahead of Hartman as a crooner. Murphy's instrument was not in the same league. This guy was probably ahead of Cole and Eckstine as a pure crooner. Effortless emotion.
While writing his biography "The Last Balladeer" I uncovered several unreleased or out of print gems. This was from a show on PBS hosted by Dinah Shore. Glad you like it.--GA
I didn't know there was a bio of Johnny. Thank you for doing it. I will go buy it now!
I've read that biography so many times and still can't understand what happened between 58 and 77. You wrote like a surgeon. One of the greatest biographies I've ever read. If I ever get a chance, I'd love to sing for you. I actually sing quite a bit like Johnny. ❤
year of this video?
Hartman's voice was just mesmerizing. Like a combination of velvet, smoke, and the smoothest bourbon ever poured.
Johnny Hartman is in the top five of the Greats Vocalist !
In Jazz for me, I'd be:
Nat King Cole
Johnny Hartman
Frank Sinatra
Al Bowlly
Dean Martin
@@alternateunreleasedshellac505Sinatra and Martin are grossly overrated, Mel Tormé runs circles around them.
@@rodrigoodonsalcedocisneros9266 Mel may be smooth, but Frank & Dean have the charisma imo.
@@alternateunreleasedshellac505 Oh yeah, as entertainers definitely top players. I'm talking specifically as musicians. Darin is overall better than those 2 btw, dude's very underrated nowadays.
Few singers suspend the instinct to breathe in the listener. Shirley Horn and Johnny Hartman affect their listeners in such manner.
Two of my favorites ❤
they're both extremely intimate.
I just discovered Johnny Hartman thru his recordings with Coltrane. Just can't believe there's not enough video of him singing live😕. This one is just incredible!
Thank you, These Johnny Hartman videos were missing from my heart.
You’re welcome!
Fabulous voice!
My absolute favorite song. Melodious rendition with gravitus.
He channels Sarah in it. Listen: ruclips.net/video/vUCo1kS7SrA/видео.html
Johnny was so unreal, and the book was excellent - thanks!
This is fabulous - OMG!! Beautiful!
Since I heard Hartman and Coltrane,always Hartman
Hartman moved his stool to the front of the Blues Alley stage (1980). Microphone in hand, he spoke off-handledly, as though explaining something to a friend. "This is for a special person in the audience," he said, producing a long red rose from behind his back. He placed it gently on the seat and broke into song. Singing to whomever she was, he sang privately, never once looking at the audience, but over their heads to the ceiling, the still rose remaining in view under a spotlight as a symbol. Masterful, in so many ways. Thanks for the great videos.
Chills!! Great visual Stuart.
The face of the person with glasses at 0:51 is the best!!!!🤗🤗🤗
It's a great book about Johnny's life and a very well documented discography. I first heard him on the Coltrane album which must be in the top 5 of all the great vocalist's albums, along with Ella and Frank - just sublime. A friend of mine Joe Francis, the American crooner, told me that he met Johnny Hartman, a wonderful man who gave him some useful career advice when Joe was starting out. Thank you for posting these video clips, amazing to see his visual stagecraft which you can't capture on CD.
Johnny is #1 in my book.
For me too.
Greg in my younger years I went to I believe it was Michaels Pub in NYC.Well Mr Hartman came out and I was in such a trance at what I was hearing I wanted to push a reset button to do it again.He finished his set and walked around the corner and sat alone at a little table with a cigarette of course and a crossword puzzle.I of course had to go approach him to inform him that he blew the wax out of my ears.He was so kind and gracious.Dam cigarettes.
ONE ☝️ OF MY FAVORITE VOCALIST 🎤
Thank you for the post Greg as this never gets old.
thanks, greg, for finding and posting this wonderful rendition of "body and soul". and i thought your book was great.
You're very welcome.
Just incredible
This gives me chills.What an absolute treasure. Thank you for sharing this
Unsung great great vocalist
...OH MY..breathless...
The Great Hartman 💕
Just finished your bio Gregg, it will probably be the definitive work. I looked into Kevin Mahogany and Curt Elling, mentioned in your book, good, but not in Hartmans class. His good work, IMHO, is unapproachable. Thanks again for these videos, and the book! I recommend it, not just to to Hartman lovers, but any vocal jazz fans.
I agree,tone,phrasing,diction and the experience he gives you on every tune.
Toward the end, but beautiful!
Great voice ...😎😎😎❤❤
PS There was some confusion in my mind about Hartman's discography, specifically the later issues with old material. You have cleared that all up for me!
thank you so much for uploading this!
Yes Mr. Hartman.
Thanks...
Thanks for the nice comment regarding the book!
Just lovely. Like the book.
1982
oh there's the date- thanx.
I thought I had heard most of what Hartmann had recorded. Where do these wonderful videos come from?? Thank you!!
Months of research and I uncovered a few items like this archived in libraries, catalogues, and private collections. Glad you like it.
@@greggakkerman Immensely grateful.
When people talk about Frank, Tony and Mel, it means they never heard carefully JH the emperor of crooners, the second best after Mark Murphy...
I dig Mark Murphy but ain't no way he is ahead of Hartman as a crooner. Murphy's instrument was not in the same league. This guy was probably ahead of Cole and Eckstine as a pure crooner. Effortless emotion.
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