Johnny Hartman – The Voice That Is! - Brand New - Vinyl LP Record (Quick Ship)

Released in 1964 on Impulse!, “The Voice That Is!” captures Johnny Hartman at the height of his powers, just after his legendary collaboration with John Coltrane. If you know Hartman only from that classic session, this album feels like the missing chapter—a deeper dive into his velvet baritone and unhurried, conversational phrasing.

Hartman works with small-group settings and tasteful arrangements that give him space to linger on every syllable. Standards and lesser-known tunes alike become quiet dramas in his hands, delivered with a mix of warmth, restraint, and emotional clarity that few jazz vocalists have ever matched. There’s no grandstanding here, just a singer completely in control of tone, timing, and narrative.

For vinyl collectors, this record is more than a beautiful listen; it’s a snapshot of mid‑60s jazz elegance on a label known for cutting-edge sound. The production is intimate and detailed, perfect for a late-night spin when you want the room to feel smaller and the music closer. If you value subtlety over showmanship and believe a single well-placed note can say more than a flurry of runs, “The Voice That Is!” belongs in your collection.