Dakota Staton - Isn't This a Lovely Day (1995)
XLD Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue, log) ~ 225.02 Mb | 42:20 | Covers
Vocal Jazz | Country: USA | Label: Muse Records - MCD 5502
A large improvement over her previous set, this outing by veteran singer Dakota Staton finds her in excellent form. The repertoire is mostly comprised of veteran standards, highlighted by "Isn't This a Lovely Day," "Cold Cold Feeling," "The Masquerade Is Over" and a medley of "I'll Close My Eyes" and "Close Your Eyes." Staton uses her vibrato more sparingly than on her previous (and weaker) Muse release Darling Please Save Your Love for Me, and there is much more variety in these arrangements. Assisted by either Bross Townsend or Norman Simons on piano and a fine rhythm section, Staton is also joined on various tracks by Rob Paparozzi's harmonica, saxophonist Peter Loeb and guitarist George Naha. Recommended. ~ AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow