John Coltrane with Johnny Hartman - John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman [Bonus Tracks/SACD]

John Coltrane's matchup with singer Johnny Hartman, although quite unexpected, works extremely well. Hartman, who had not recorded since 1956, was in prime form on the six ballads, and his versions of "Lush Life" and "My One and Only Love" have never been topped. Coltrane's playing throughout the session is beautiful, sympathetic, and still exploratory; he sticks exclusively to tenor on the date. At only half-an-hour, one wishes there were twice as much music, but what is here is classic, essential for all jazz collections. [This SACD edition also includes a stereo mix of the album.] ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Name Credits A.B. Spellman Liner Notes Bob Thiele Original Session Producer Bryan Koniarz Producer Elvin Jones Drums Freddie Paloma Graphic Design Hollis King Art Direction Jimmy Garrison Bass Joe Alper Photography John Coltrane Sax (Tenor) Johnny Hartman Vocals Maureen Sickler Assistant Engineer McCoy Tyner Piano Rudy Van Gelder Engineer, Liner Notes, Mastering