Johnny Hartman

Johnny Hartman
Johnny Hartman
	Hartman at the Village Jazz Lounge in Walt Disney World
Background information
Born	John Maurice Hartman; July 3, 1923; Houma, Louisiana, U.S.
Died	September 15, 1983 (aged 60); New York City, U.S.
Genres	Jazz
Occupation	Singer
Instruments	Vocals; piano;
Years active	1946–1983
Labels	RCA Victor; Bethlehem; Impulse!; ABC; Perception; Blue Note; Savoy;
Formerly of	Earl Hines; Marl Young; Dizzy Gillespie;

John Maurice Hartman (July 3, 1923 – September 15, 1983) 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.