Time: 35:56
Size: 82.3 MB
Styles: Vocal jazz
Year: 2014
Art: Front
[2:49] 1. What Is There To Say
[2:48] 2. Ain't Misbehavin
[2:24] 3. I Fall In Love Too Easily
[3:00] 4. We'll Be Together Again
[2:57] 5. Down In The Depths
[2:34] 6. They Didn't Believe Me
[2:31] 7. I'm Glad There Is You
[3:09] 8. When Your Lover Has Gone
[3:09] 9. I'll Remember April
[3:32] 10. I See Your Face Before Me
[3:51] 11. September Song
[3:06] 12. Moonlight In Vermont
"This is Hartman's first album as a leader and it's a puzzle why he did not receive wider acclaim. If you listen to the sound samples on the MP3 version's page at Songs From The Heart you will hear not only his rich voice, but soulful ability to convey the meanings of each song. That's a rare gift and the sound samples clearly show he had it.
Not all tracks fit a coherent romantic theme (Ain't Misbehavin' is an example of one that does not), but all come across as romantic. Perhaps it's the sensual quality of Hartman's voice. For me Howard McGhee's trumpet added the perfect backing for Hartman's voice, and the rhythm section comprised of Ralph Sharon on piano, Jay Cave on bass and Christy Febbo on drums support Hartman (and McGhee) with sensitivity.
This album was recorded for Bethlehem at the Beltone Studios in NYC during October 1955. The original release in 1956 contained twelve tracks, so this CD version is definitely a gem for fans and collectors who want to hear the complete sessions, including the previously unissued alternate takes." ~Mike Tarrani/Amazon
Not all tracks fit a coherent romantic theme (Ain't Misbehavin' is an example of one that does not), but all come across as romantic. Perhaps it's the sensual quality of Hartman's voice. For me Howard McGhee's trumpet added the perfect backing for Hartman's voice, and the rhythm section comprised of Ralph Sharon on piano, Jay Cave on bass and Christy Febbo on drums support Hartman (and McGhee) with sensitivity.
This album was recorded for Bethlehem at the Beltone Studios in NYC during October 1955. The original release in 1956 contained twelve tracks, so this CD version is definitely a gem for fans and collectors who want to hear the complete sessions, including the previously unissued alternate takes." ~Mike Tarrani/Amazon
Songs From The Heart (Remastered) mc
Songs From The Heart (Remastered) zippy
My wife has always loved Johnny Hartman. I've always thought he sings like a masher, a sweet talker, the kind of guy who, when he's out alone for the evening and walks into a bar, he takes his wedding ring off. In short, too absurdly smooth. But I think I'm ready to come around. No question, the brilliant remastering helps. I'm also grateful for the alternate takes. Whatever it is -- this one from the very beginning of Hartman's recording career -- is really really good. I herewith, belatedly, upgrade Hartman to my personal pantheon.
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