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Ladd Mcintosh Big Band
Temptation
Genre: Jazz

Track Listings (11) - Disc #1
1. I'm Glad There Is You
2. Temptation
3. Come Rain or Come Shine
4. I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good
5. Stompin' at the Savoy
6. Dansero
7. I've Got You Under My Skin
8. Ill Wind
9. Have You Met Miss Jones?
10. Brazil
11. September Song

CD Details

All Artists: Ladd Mcintosh Big Band
Title: Temptation
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: L.E.M. Productions, Inc.
Original Release Date: 9/9/2004
Release Date: 9/9/2004
Genre: Jazz
Style: Latin Jazz
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 670659105724

Synopsis

Album Description

This album is a swingin' romp through 11 great standards all arranged by the outstanding composer, arranger and film orchestrator Ladd McIntosh. Stylistically, this CD includes five swingers, three exciting Latin-jazz numbers, and three haunting ballads all given top-notch treatment. The many soloists featured are compelling and provide additional excitement that will add to your listening pleasure. The Ladd McIntosh Big Band is comprised of outstanding Los Angeles pros who play these great charts with passion, drive and precision creating an unforgettable experience that will have your toes tapping and leave you wanting more.

CD Reviews

Excellent Modern Day Big Band !!!

Keep It Real | Albuquerque, NM | 10/26/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

""Temptation" is an first class Big Band CD! Ladd McIntosh demonstrates on this CD that he is one of America's best big band arrangers. Ladd's charts on these 'standard' songs are highly original and the band's playing is top notch. Ladd's Los Angeles Big Band includes many of the very best musicians in L.A. The band is beautifully recorded and the ensemble playing is very tight. Check out Ladd's great arrangement of "Under My Skin" (amazing sax section writing), clever variations on "Savoy", and hard hitting Latin grooves on "Temptation" and "Dansero". Solo highlights include: Jon Crosse's beautiful clarinet feature on "Ill Wind" (originally written for Eddie Daniels), Kurt McGetterick's Bari feature on "I Got It Bad", Fred Seldon's alto catching fire on "Dansero", the outrageous playing of trombonist Eric Jorgensen, and wonderful trumpet solos by Bob Summers, Sal Cracchiolo, and Stan Watkins. Dick Weller is fantastic on drums throughout. Highly recommended!"