John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman [Bonus Tracks/SACD] (2004)

About this title: 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 ... read more

Tracks:

1. They Say It's Wonderful [Berlin]
2. Dedicated to You [Cahn/Chaplin/Zaret]
3. My One and Only Love [Mellin/Wood]
4. Lush Life [Strayhorn]
5. You Are Too Beautiful [Rodgers/Hart]
6. Autumn Serenade [Gallop/DeRose]
7. They Say It's Wonderful [Stereo Version] [Berlin]
8. Dedicated to You [Stereo Version] [Cahn/Chaplin/Zaret]
9. My One and Only Love [Stereo Version] [Mellin/Wood]
10. Lush Life [Stereo Version] [Strayhorn]
11. You Are Too Beautiful [Stereo Version] [Rodgers/Hart]
12. Autumn Serenade [Stereo Version] [Gallop/DeRose]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.