John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman (Acoustic Sounds): Vinyl LP Will Varley Bach: Nun komm

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Further highlights include a favourably feral ‘Rock It’

John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman (Acoustic Sounds): Vinyl LP Will Varley Bach: Nun kommThis beloved 1963 Impulse! LP is a career highlight for both Johnny Hartman and John Coltrane. Hartman was apparently Coltrane's suggestion for the recording date, and his deep, dark voice meshes perfectly here with Coltrane's tenor. The material is well chosen, including definitive readings of 'My One and Only Love' and 'Lush Life.' McCoy Tyner fills out the chords, augmenting the harmonies and keeping the tone of these ballads respectful but not