Johnny Hartman News

The Bronx Library Center presents a musical tribute to jazz crooner Johnny Hartman performed by Cody Childs, NYC jazz/pop vocalist on Saturday August 23rd, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. This tribute includes biographical ...

Steve Evans wouldn't be the first person to say listening to the "John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman" classic album was a life-changing experience.

Mr. Davis, who debuts at the 2008 Monterey Jazz Festival on September 21st, 2008, has been compared to Joe Williams, Johnny Hartman, and Lou Rawls, with a truly unique sound and style.

Where: The Jazz Corner, Village at Wexford, Hilton Head Island Description: The Spider Saloff Trio will pay tribute to Johnny Hartman. via Lowcountry Now

Chicago-born Libby York's third album, Here With You , is an expression of her jazz vocal techniques, with more than a little of Chris Connor and June Christy in her delivery. via All About Jazz

Kevin Mahogany mastered the clarinet and saxophone when most kids his age were trying to beat Donkey Kong. via Scene Weekly

Verve Records has produced the exceptional series of "For Lovers", including releases from Ben Webster, Oscar Peterson, Dinah Washington, Stan Getz, Ella Fitzgerald, Chet Baker, Nine Simone, Louis Armstrong, ... via Straight No Chaser

“It was a struggle. I had no gigs, no record company, I hadn't recorded for 23 years.”

Of all the great expressive traditions in jazz, the male vocal is one that has had difficulty maintaining its position in the music's evolving marketplace. via The Boston Globe

They could have followed the pop-opera road and bored us to tears with another "My Way" or "You Raise Me Up." Instead, flexible-voiced twins Ryan and Dan Kowarsky blow the dust off favourite pop songs from the ... via The Toronto Star