United Artists Records · in the Kissa Kissa racks
From Dakota With Love
| Recorded | c. 1962 |
|---|---|
| Label | United Artists Records |
| Released | 1962 |
| Personnel | 10 credited players |
| Discogs | master 1229114 |
The record
Norman Simmons arranges a horn-rich session for United Artists, with a young Grady Tate on drums pushing Staton past her usual Capitol setting. The band is smaller and brassier, and her voice meets it head-on.
Session personnel
- Rudy Powell — alto saxophone
- Sonny Wesley — bass
- Grady Tate — drums
- Matthew Gee — euphonium
- Skeeter Best — guitar
- Stan Hunter — organ
- Norman Simmons — piano, arranged by
- Billy Root — saxophone
- Danny Turner — saxophone
- Jay McAllister — tuba
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1962 | United Artists Records · UAL 3292 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono earliest on file |
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| 1962 | United Artists Records · UAL 3292 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono · deep groove |
| 1962 | United Artists Records — STEREO |
| 1962 | United Artists Records · UAS 6292 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo |
Follow the players
Rudy Powell also plays on
Grady Tate also plays on