Temptation

Ladd McIntosh Big Band

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 9, 2004)
• Original Release Date: September 9, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: L.E.M. Productions, Inc.
• ASIN: B00067WF9G
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #76,053 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

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

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist

Throughout his career, Ladd has explored the many facets of big band arranging and composition. He has long admired the big bands of Stan Kenton, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Gerald Wilson, Gerry Mulligan and others; and though all of these influences flow through his pen he has forged a unique style as evidenced by the music on this CD. There is a great variety of color and style in his writing, all of it first rate.

Members of Ladd’s band have played with the big bands of Brian Setzer, Bob Florence, Clayton/Hamilton, Gerald Wilson, Don Ellis, Harry James, Benny Goodman, Woody Herman, Bill Holman, Toshiko Akioki, Nelson Riddle, Tex Beneke and Les Brown. Many have worked as back-up musicians on tours, recordings and in concerts with: Frank Sinatra, BB King, Barbra Streisand, Diana Krall, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight, Frank Zappa, Doc Severinsen, Natalie Cole, Lou Rawls, Paula Abdul, Bette Midler, Poncho Sanchez, Stevie Wonder, Sheila E., Oingo Boingo, Dizzy Gillespie, The Beach Boys, James Brown, The Supremes, Scott Henderson, Tito Puente, Arturo Sandoval, Dwight Yoakam, Diane Schuur, Cal Tjader, Mongo Santamaria, Tom Jones, Johnny Mathis, Tom Petty, Paul Anka, The Temptations, Patti LaBelle, The Rippingtons, James Taylor, Ella Fitzgerald and many others. Some have played on hundreds of motion picture sound tracks and on the Academy Awards show as well as the Golden Globes.

Product 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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Modern Day Big Band !!!, October 26, 2004

By	Keep It Real (Albuquerque, NM) - See all my reviews

"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!