Johnny Hartman I Just Dropped By To Say Hello on LP
1964's I Just Dropped By To Say Hello is Johnny Hartman's second Impulse date and the direct follow-up to his classic 1963 collaborative album with John Coltrane. The endearing 11-track offering find's the revered ballad singer in peak form with excellent alternating accompaniment from the likes of Illinois Jacquet (tenor saxophone), Kenny Burrell (guitar), Jim Hall (guitar), Hank Jones (piano), Milt Hinton (bass) and Elvin Jones (drums). Home to the robust numbers "Charade," "In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning," "Sleepin' Bee," and "Stairway to the Stars."
Musicians:
Johnny Hartman (vocals)
Illinois Jacquet (tenor saxophone)
Kenny Burrell (guitar)
Jim Hall (guitar)
Hank Jones(piano)
Milt Hinton (bass)
Elvin Jones (drums)
1. Charade
2. In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning
3. Sleepin' Bee
4. Don't You Know I Care (Or Don't You Care I Know)
5. Kiss & Run
6. If I'm Lucky
7. I Just Dropped By to Say Hello
8. Stairway To the Stars
9. Our Time
10. Don't Call It Love
11. How Sweet It Is To Be In Love
