John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman Capitol Orbiting around Herbert’s fleet-footed productions

Orbiting around Herbert’s fleet-footed productions and the ingenuity of Momoko Gill’s dexterous

especially given that both bassist Anna Butterss and saxophonist Josh Johnson are part of Parker's quartet that held down a regular gig at ETA since the venue's early days (and hence thoroughly documented

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

and Oscar Pettiford

John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman Capitol Orbiting around Herbert’s fleet-footed productionsRecorded 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.