JOHN COLTRANE AND JOHNNY HARTMAN - JOHN COLTRANE AND JOHNNY HARTMAN (LTD ED JAPANESE IMP SHM-SACD)

John Coltrane And Johnny Hartman John Coltrane And Johnny Hartman on Limited Edition Japanese Import SHM-SACD

Another technological breakthrough from Japan! These new, Japanese SHM-SACD (Super High Material SACD) pressings utilize a special polycarbonate layer over super-defined SACD pits for better transparency and read-accuracy. Originally developed for LCD panels, the SHM technology was found to reduce read-errors on discs and thus incorporated into these special discs. SHM-SACDs are also manufactured with more clearly defined pits for better tracking and less resultant jitter. In addition, the label side of all SHM-SACDs is coated with a special green ink designed to decrease laser refraction. And rest assured: These discs are mastered from the best sources available in Japan and will utterly amaze you with their transparency, dynamics, and lifelike presentation. SHM-SACDs require an SACD player and cannot be played in a standard CD player.

This is one of the three all-ballad albums that John Coltrane cut in late 1962 and early 1963. In this case, Trane is joined by Johnny Hartman whose deep, dark voice meshes perfectly here with his legendary tenor. The material is well-chosen, including definitive readings of "My One and Only Love" and "Lush Life." McCoy Tyner colors the proceedings beautifully, augmenting the harmonies and keeping the tone of these ballads respectful but not overly sentimental. Elegant and essential!

John Coltrane And Johnny Hartman Track Listing:

1.  They Say It's Wonderful
2.  Dedicated To You
3.  My One And Only Love
4.  Lush Life
5.  You Are Too Beautiful
6.  Autumn Serenade