John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman Capitol and Sleeping Beauty

and Sleeping Beauty

live at NYC’s iconic jazz venue Birdland

Despite the premeditation driving their commitment to record every moment

I Too Am A Stranger references other unique and striking sounds that have always enthralled members of the ATA family: the declamatory baritone sax-heavy chanbara soundtracks of Fumio Hayasaka [Yasuke In Roppongi

Melodies that sparkle like sunlight on water

John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman Capitol and Sleeping BeautyRecorded in 1963, John Coltrane And Johnny Hartman is an often overlooked career highlight for both artists. John Coltranes tenor saxophone interlinks beautifully with Johnny Hartmans rich balladeering voice, with pianist McCoy Tyner in the backing band as they tackle standards from Irving Berlin, Billy Strayhorn and Richard Rogers.