I Just Dropped By To Say Hello (Verve By Request Series)

The second of three albums Hartman recorded for Impulse (and following the classic Coltrane/Hartman masterpiece), Hartman’s voice is again on display at his best, including “Wee Small Hours of the Morning,” “Charade,” and “Sleepin’ Bee.” Hartman’s supporting cast is nearly as impressive as his voice, with Hank and Elvin Jones (piano/drums), & Milt Hinton (bass) as rhythm section. Kenny Burrell and Jim Hall contribute on guitar across the album and Illinois Jacquet (tenor) performs on five songs. The Verve By Request Series features 180-gram vinyl, pressed at Third Man in Detroit. Tracklist: A1 CharadeA2 In The Wee Small Hours Of The MorningA3 Sleepin' BeeA4 Don't You Know I CareA5 Kiss & RunA6 If I'm LuckyB1 I Just Dropped By To Say HelloB2 Stairway To The StarsB3 Our Time B4 Don't Call It LoveB5 How Sweet It Is To Be In Love