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Johnny Hartman | |
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![]() Hartman at the Village Jazz Lounge in Walt Disney World | |
Background information | |
Birth name | John Maurice Hartman |
Born | Houma, Louisiana, U.S. | July 3, 1923
Died | September 15, 1983 New York City, U.S. | (aged 60)
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation | Singer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
Years active | 1946–1983 |
Labels | RCA Victor, Bethlehem, Impulse!, ABC, Perception, Blue Note, Savoy |
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 Coltrane and Johnny Hartman, a landmark album for both him and Coltrane.