I Want a Country Man

I Want a Country Man is an album by American jazz vocalist Dakota Staton recorded in 1973 and released on the Groove Merchant label.

Reception

Allmusic's Jason Ankeny said: "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 the material, adding depth and energy".

Track listing

"Country Man" – 3:57
"I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know" – 6:17
"Girl Talk" – 3:23
"Cry Me a River" – 4:01
"Heartbreak" – 4:20
"It's the Talk of the Town" – 4:55
"Make It Easy on Yourself" – 4:22
"How Did He Look?" – 4:15

Personnel

Dakota Staton − vocals
Cecil Bridgewater, Marvin Stamm, Burt Collins, Joe Newman, Lew Soloff − trumpet
Eddie Bert, Bill Watrous, Garnett Brown − trombone
Jerry Dodgion − soprano saxophone
Joe Firrantello − alto saxophone
Frank Wess, Eddie Daniels − tenor saxophone
Pepper Adams − baritone saxophone
Unidentified rhythm section
Manny Albam − arranger, conductor