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Hartman. The two banner tracks are 'The Nearness of You' and 'My Funny Valentine.'" Bogle added, "Hartman isn't the only star. Trumpeter Terumaso Hino and pianist Masahiko Kikuchi fit
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at AllMusic wrote, "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."
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Gilbert said, "With his deep, rich baritone and relaxed delivery, Johnny Hartman was one of jazz's great ballad singers." Gilbert lamented the lack of reissues after Hartman's death in 1983 and called
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That evening, Hartman performed live with the Hino quartet, which served as a rehearsal for a studio session with the group four days later. On
November 29, they recorded all eight songs for a Capitol (Japan) album entitled
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an "especially welcome" release. "With his voice in fine form ... Hartman endows standards such as 'Nature Boy,' 'The
Nearness of You' and 'Sposin' with almost tangible longing and smoldering sensuality."
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Hartman considerable credibility with the Japanese, so an invitation was extended and accepted." In late November 1972, he gave concerts with Japan's most popular jazz group, the
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Why Did I Choose You (Herbert Martin, Michael Leonard) – 3:27
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