Johnny Hartman: The Voice That Is! (Verve Acoustic Sounds Series) 1LP ETJSAU-113.2 Valle worked here with producer

Valle worked here with producer Creed Taylor on a recording that pairs Brazilian rhythmic forms with contemporary American studio orchestration

CEO of Acoustic Sounds

and strings including the extended title track

and Michael Saunders (bass) with special guests Imani Grace (vocals)

conguero Sabu Martinez

Johnny Hartman: The Voice That Is! (Verve Acoustic Sounds Series) 1LP ETJSAU-113.2 Valle worked here with producerImpulse!, 1964 Recorded over two sessions in August 1964 at Rudy Van Gelders studio and released on Impulse!, The Voice That Is! was Johnny Hartmans second album for the label, following his landmark collaboration with John Coltrane. Produced by Bob Thiele, the album centers Hartmans warm, precise baritone within a mix of small group balladry and lightly orchestrated arrangements by Bob Hammer, featuring Hank Jones on piano, Richard Davis on bass,