Dakota Staton - I Want a Country Man

Dakota Staton's second Groove Merchant session refines the hip, contemporary sound first introduced via the preceding Madame Foo Foo--paired with arranger Manny Albam, she veers further away from conventional jazz sensibilities into soul, a move that perfectly complements her impassioned approach. Its earthy title notwithstanding, I Want a Country Man boasts an urbane stylishness that underscores the late-night ambience of the set--Albam's lovely arrangements serve both Staton and th Read More