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Johnny Hartman's Influence Over Harvey Thompson
June 1, 2026 (Tokyo, Japan) - The following is what I wrote about Johnny Hartman influencing jazz vocalist Harvey Thompson's singing in Harvey's biography:
"Harvey recalled meeting Johnny Hartman in March 1983 after Greg Dunmore's mother Jo told Harvey that Hartman would be singing at the Book Cadillac Hotel inside the Motor Bar. Harvey arrived early at the hotel's bar. As he walked in, he noticed an extremely well-dressed man in a gray suit with a loud, bright yellow necktie on. Harvey thought to himself, "That must be Johnny Hartman." Harvey said he was so nervous his hands were shaking. But Harvey, always being the one to venture forth, walked up to Hartman, extended his hand, and was warmly met by Hartman's deep baritone voice and an inviting warm smile. Harvey described Hartman as "a real gentleman."
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Johnny Hartman's Influence Over Harvey Thompson
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Listen to jazz vocalist Harvey Thompson through recordings and live sessions from Japan. Detroit-born, Harvey moved to Tokyo 2002.
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