John Klemmer – Hush (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1981

Hush is an LP by John Klemmer from 1981 released on the Elektra label.

About this album

Hush is a polished smooth jazz album that finds John Klemmer balancing lyrical melody with a sleek, contemporary sound. Issued in 1981, it reflects the early-’80s moment when jazz was increasingly shaped for wider crossover appeal, with Klemmer’s tenor saxophone carrying the music through romantic themes and cool, fluid arrangements. The title track and pieces such as Let’s Make Love and Hummingbird Bay underline his gift for memorable, singable lines rather than sheer technical display. For listeners drawn to sophisticated jazz with an accessible edge, Hush shows why Klemmer remained a distinctive voice in the smooth jazz era.

Genre: Jazz