The Voice That Is!
Johnny Hartman · 1964
36 min · 11 tracks · jazz
Johnny Hartman's smooth baritone weaves through lush arrangements, creating an intimate and reflective jazz experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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The More I See You — This track exemplifies Hartman's smooth delivery and emotional depth, capturing the essence of longing within a jazzy framework that resonates with listeners.
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These Foolish Things — Hartman's interpretation transforms this standard into a poignant reflection on lost love, showcasing his ability to breathe new life into familiar material.
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It Never Entered My Mind — The haunting quality of this track highlights Hartman's vocal vulnerability and artistry, making it a standout moment on the album that leaves a lasting impression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Hartman's smooth vocals and rich arrangements create a cohesive and reflective jazz experience.
What we noticed
- Each track features Hartman's baritone prominently, often accompanied by lush string arrangements that create a warm atmosphere.
- The album maintains a slow to mid-tempo pace throughout, with most songs featuring extended instrumental sections that enhance the vocal lines.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- smooth vocals for romantic evenings
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- timeless melodies for intimate settings
- lush orchestration for emotional depth
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat dance tracks
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1964, The Voice That Is! is Johnny Hartman's third studio album, marking a period of growing recognition following his collaboration with John Coltrane on Ballads. At this time, Hartman was establishing himself as a distinctive vocal talent in the jazz genre, building on his earlier work to reach a broader audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nat King Cole· Billie Holiday· Sammy Davis Jr.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The More I See You 2:31
- 2 A Slow Hot Wind 3:23
- 3 Let Me Love You 1:48
- 4 Funny World 4:11
- 5 These Foolish Things 4:19
- 6 My Ship 3:11
- 7 The Day the World Stopped Turning 2:31
- 8 Joey, Joey, Joey 4:52
- 9 Sunrise Sunset 2:53
- 10 Waltz for Debbie 3:30
- 11 It Never Entered My Mind 3:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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