Johnny Hartman - The Nearness Of You 

My Dad was singing karaoke in FL and the karaoke-jockey (who had heard Dad many times) approached and asked if Dad styled himself after Johnny Hartman. Dad & I looked at each other and then both of us said, "Who?". The KJ was shocked bc, as he then said, Dad sounded so very much like Johnny!!! He said that even Dad's stylistic ways reminded him of Johnny. You can bet that Dad & I youtubed Johnny Hartman after karaoke that evening. I was shocked at the similarities! Dad humbly said, "No, he's way better than me"....but I said, "Dad, it's like I'm listening to YOU!". Dad even sang a lot of the same songs that Johnny had sung. "The Nearness of You" was one of Dad's favorites......and it is one of the songs when he sounded the MOST like Johnny. My Dad passed over 3 & 1/2 yrs. ago....but this remains one of my favorite memories. I just had to share it.

One of the most under rated artist in music history.

One of the greatest male voices in Jazz. Crying shame he didn't get the notice many lesser talents did.

The vocal purity, the diction, the beauty in sound and delivery is so smooth that it floors me. He has always been one of my favorite male singers

Keep this up otherwise the current and future generations will never know what good music is like.

I think Johnny Hartman is the greatest male jazz vocalist of all time!

None better than Hartman and Coltrane...my, my, my

J'Aime sa Voix ses chansons quel DOUCEUR a l'écoute 🌹

This man had a voice that can't be replaced, he was one of a kind

Butter is rough compared to Johnny's silky smooth voice. Good God, Almighty!

As I grow older I have a deeper appreciation for my uncles music. Loving it!

I manged Artists in Los Angeles and they were sensational vocalists but disrespected because they dared to sing standards and Jazz in an era of pop music that has forgotten how to sing, what to sing and how to add their own soul to the recording. Johnny Hartman was a giant and its a blessing that we have his music here and on record to learn from and be inspired by.

The most underrated jazz vocalist of all time.

my God, how good is this, listen to it at night, its late and your alone, the rain is softly blowing on your window pane, you think about that girl from long ago, you let her go and you thought 'there'll be other chances but you didnt realise it was the only chance' dont know where that came from but thats what this music does to me.

This type of music isn't performed much anymore..... and what a loss.

If I could have the voice of any man who ever lived, it would be the voice of this man.

A cold snowy night, a fire in the fireplace, a drink, and a nice lady to share it with and of course this music.

The last balladeer what a tremendous voice Coltrane said there is just something about his voice

What a guy's guy, what a crooner voice and what a way to caress a classic. Is there anyone who doesn't like this song, speak now or forever hold your peace!

Beautiful smooth as soft silk voice that will have you imagining your in a smoky jazz club slow dancing with someone you love. Pure perfection....

We need to go back to music like this!! The kind of music that transports you to lovely memories!! Music that speaks to all your senses! Music that brings a beautiful sweet essence when you hear it!!

Perfect. What an incredible singer! This is music from a bygone era when quality mattered, now replaced by dreck. Johnny was total class as a singer and a man. Today, class is in extremely short supply. Johnny is gone but his music lives on, and for that we can all be grateful.

The essence of a time gone by, a softer time, a romantic time, lost forever. The time time of times. In my opinion: Bill Konrad

This man could sing

My God, what a voice. What a song. What a music !

This man is my favorite male jazz singer of all time. Forget about all the rest. As a jazz singer he puts Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Perry Como et al in the shade.

Yes I agree. A sensational singer totally underrated and perhaps unheard of in some jazz circles.

OMG !!!! I'm in love ......with Johnny Hartman. 😍💕

Another great Hoagy Carmichael song... Johnny Hartman was such a smooth and soulful singer. I love his CD with Coltrane, which might be the most romantic CD ever recorded.

I just discovered him! OMG! He is awesome!!! What a voice!

A cold December morning in Iceland, listening to Johnny Hartman and preparing for Christmas.

Lawd, the things that man could do with his voice! Swoon to the Crooner!!

I really enjoy how his voice gets to my heart Each and every single song he sings. What a talent

He was and is so great !!!!! JOHNNY THE GREAT

Man his vibrato is so satisfying.

The most beautiful, romantic voice, ever.... thank you Johnny Hartman!

Listening to Johnny evokes all the romance any lyric could ever dream of enjoying. I have noted that jazz has become a universal language. As you listen to this track and the marvelous Harmon-muted trumpet stylings, consider this isn't Dizzy Gillespie or Freddy Hubbard, Miles Davis or Fats Navarro and not even Cannonball Adderly's brother Nat. No, this is Terumasa Hino - one of the finest jazz trumpeters in the world and a native of Japan. He now lives in New York City.

This is my FAVORITE song of his!!! I pour myself some wine. .... sit out on the terrace to hear the ocean waves make rythm to his voice....... oh the love of romantics would be incomplete without TRUE TALENT as his. ....God Bless You Johhny*)

Most love songs are empty because there's no love, but this guy fills it to the brim and then some. JH is a unique voice and the only rival to NKC.

sorely missed .. what a wonderful voice!

AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow This CD combines together parts of two sessions recorded in Tokyo by the warm ballad singer Johnny Hartman. Although titled For Trane, the vocal recital only has three songs associated with John Coltrane ("My Favorite Things," "Violets for Your Furs," and "Nature Boy") and the majority of the selections are actually taken from an unrelated session in which Hartman was matched with trumpeter Terumasa Hino. The music alternates between ballads ("Violets for Your Furs" and "The Nearness of You" are high points) and swingers and, although Hartman does not really improvise, his voice (still in its prime at the time) is appealing. Considering his slim discography, Johnny Hartman's fans will definitely want this one.

I first heard Johnny Hartman sing this song in The Bridges of Madison County would Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep's and it was such a beautiful song I've been listening to it ever since I've heard other artist sang the song but not quite like Johnny Hartman just beautiful

The great Johnny Harman on the best Album with "Johnny" Coltrane..

I Adore the Music from this era!. This was when music Was Music!. The Lyrics has meaning, were sexy, soothing and comforting. Jonny Hartman was awesome.i Do Love a man , Black , White, or other can sing,..... and dance. Have Mercy 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯💯💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋. I'm His!!!

If this could'nt win a lovely lady, nothing would.

I did not know! I had never heard of this dude. I just happen to be listening to Music Choice Jazz station and this came on. At first I thought it said Johnny Mathis. Then I took a double take. Love songs! I love discovering new music. Well, new to me.

A real velvet voice. Love this jazzy man. 🥀❤️

I agree. What a voice.. he was just getting started again. He died too soon, sadly. That voice and amazing delivery.. 🌹❤️

I love this jazzy version sung by Johnny Hartman,well done,makes me feel like sitting in a cafe drinking my Latte enjoying the music.

Ohhhhh myyyy.... This song and his voice... just makes me fuzzy all over.... the Ultimate LOVE song... it's IntoXicatinG

Johnny Hartman, mellow AS a cello, HIS voice of a LIFE well spent.....HIS SONGS are ageless, musical genuine at it's finest....PS CAN I GET A WITNESS......pps MUCHO GRACIAS AMIGO,SIP in the AFTERLIFE.....

This is truly great singing-so sensitive and sweet. I performed for four nights with Jimmy Scott in the 70's. Here Johnny Hartman's soulfulness and tender beauty reminds me so much of those nights with Jimmy Scott-This is simply fantastic!! Thank you, Johnny Hartman

Just saw the ‘Bridges of Madison County’. Again. Great film. Great book by Waller. Great Hartman music.

Splendid baritone

Beautiful jazz singing. One of the great old songs too.

Such a shame young people today don't have a clue what great music is all about!! I feel sorry for them all - that they'll never appreciate the talent previous generations have known. Young people don't even recognize the names of the greats - this gentleman, Arthur Prysock, Freddie Cole, Brook Benton, ad infinitum!! What a tremendous loss for the younger generations.

Again also loving Elvin's brush playing! Magic!

Here's to Old Flames and New Beginnings

Beautiful song ❤❤. Song reminds me of my beautiful wife Judy ❤❤. I miss her so much 😂. I. Always sing this song to her. I love you so much. Judy 😂❤. I love you. Yobo ❤❤. Always and forever 😂❤ I miss you so much 😂😂😂

Johnny Hartman, Fantastic ! Great interpretation. This is music !!!!

Simply the best! When walking out of the threater from the Bridges of Madison county all the patron were not discussing the film . They all wanted to know who was that singer on the radio scene. I was happy to tell them who it was.

Walking on Hollywood Blvd and holding hands and heading for, Shelley's Manhole, on Caheunga! In New York, hitting all the Jazz clubs! Wonderful and Entertaining! Jazz, Baby!

Thanks one of the true greatest voices in music. My dad always said he was one of the greatest 😊😊😊

Always loved Johnnie Hartman his collaboration with trane is legendary, His phrasing and diction are wonderful as John Coltrane once said of him there is just something about his voice and l agree 🥰

I did not know this singer existed, I put it by chance and it marked my soul, so much elegance, he is already my favorite, what a great singer.

if i had an off street downstairs jazz club. Jackets n ties n dresses only. This is what you would enjoy. At my cocktail lounge. Adults only over 35.

Absolutely lovely. Only discovered Johnny Hartman a handful of years ago - and so happy I did...

It doesn't matter what he sang, it was pure vocal bliss.

Wonderful warm voice of a baritone. Great Johnny...

Johnny Hartman - The nearness of you.. For Trane l.p.

Where have I been? I only "discovered" this man's heart-touching voice the other day.... Thanks to WPFW, 89.3. ..Oh my gosh, I feel like I have been a cave !!

Wow! This man was an incredible talent!

also so awesome!! and his low voice... so stunning

Beautiful voice .Love It

It took me 26 years for me to discover the wonders of this specific little genre of jazz and all of the wonderful artists and vocalists that gave us these sounds. Truly satisfying and fantastic music. So good.

What a voice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have loved this singer longer than many of his fans have been alive. One thing about the human voice that amazes me....there are millions and billions of people on Earth, yet when you here just a few notes sung by this man you know instantly who it is. And of course this is true for most singers--we can hear their distinctive voices. However, in my youth I spent time in Hong Kong, and one night in the hotel bar, I heard a young Chinese guy singing, and if would close my eyes I would swear he was Frank Sinatra. But I have not heard any Johnny Hartman imitators.

Love this song and Johnny. Such an under-rated talent he was and the trumpet of Terumasa on this is just sublime. Play it with RainyMood in the background and a scotch in hand.

You continue to touch my soul. So grateful my husband and I saw in person in Htfd.Ct.

Goodness! I found the older and deeper version of the voice of Barry White!

The most underrated male singer --- Johnny Adams also both we're great

Elegance defined. That is Johnny Hartman. Somehow this man's name needs to get better known.

Amazing ! Great singer !

I just got John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman for $20 mint condition in stereo and Johnny Hartman I just dropped by to say hello for $15 also mint in mono.

Simply stunning! • Always takes me to “The Bridges of Madison County”

One of my favorite singers I have all of his albums and now lucky to find most on Amazon. He may not of had the wide recognition of others, but jazz lovers revered him. Thankfully, in this age of digitalization, we will have the joy of listening to Johnny Hartman forever.

lovely

Take your good time Johnny.

Never heard of this man. My goodness what have I missed. Oh well I'll just enjoy from here on out. wow Reminds me of Billy Eckstein, Arthur Prysock.

My God, could he get better"

Love his voice....wow!

And don’t forget about the late great McCoy Tyner on piano!

Mornin'❤love you...

An unsung hero. Wonderful.

Love love love his voice ❤️❤️

Que preciosa voz...!

Just imagine, at a Jazz club and sipping your drink and Some really fabulous company. Just imagine and have the Masters of Music, mellowing everyone out. Check out these masters of music, just do not try to destroy them. Only Serious! That needs restatement! Only Serious!!

Outstanding singer, I love his romantic voice.

All the best to you too my scottish friend from Liverpool

❤❤ beautiful time of the life