In the Night (George Shearing and Dakota Staton album)

In the Night is a 1958 vocal jazz album featuring vocalist Dakota Staton and pianist George Shearing. The album was recorded in New York City and released by Capitol Records. It's a collaboration highlighting Staton's bluesy vocal style paired with Shearing's signature sophisticated piano arrangements and quintet sound. The repertoire consists mainly of popular standards from the Great American Songbook, showcasing both Staton's interpretive abilities and the instrumental prowess of Shearing and his ensemble. Critical reception has generally been positive, noting the synergy between the vocalist and the instrumentalists and the album's overall smooth, late-night atmosphere. Key tracks include versions of "Lost in a Fog," "The Nearness of You," and "In the Night." The album remains a well-regarded example of vocal jazz from the late 1950s.