Singer
Dakota Staton's
first full-length album was one of her best. She had a hit with
"The Late, Late Show"
and performed memorable versions of "Broadway," "A Foggy Day," "What Do You See in Her," "My Funny Valentine" and "Mooney." Backed by a largely unidentified orchestra arranged by
Van Alexander
(with
Hank Jones
on piano),
Staton
sounds both youthful and mature, displaying a highly appealing voice on a near-classic set. ~ Scott Yanow