$13.14
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$13.14
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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.
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 Ladds 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.
All of our titles are listed as Used, though some may still arrive sealed in their original packaging. Each item is carefully reviewed before being made available:
Disc Quality & Inspection: Every disc is individually hand-inspected for surface imperfections. We look closely for scratches, scuffs, and other visual flaws to ensure it meets our quality standards.
Case & Packaging: Cases may show signs of wear from normal use, such as scuffs, shelf wear, or stickers from prior ownership.
Effort & Care: We dedicate time to cleaning and inspecting every item to help ensure it arrives ready to enjoy.
New-In-Package Items: Some items are still new and factory-sealed, even though they are included in our “Used” category for consistency.
Our goal is to provide you with used media that looks great, works as intended, and is backed by our careful inspection process.
We ship all of our products via USPS Media Mail. Our handling time is in most cases 1-2 business days and transit time can range from 2-10 business days.
All of our titles are listed as Used, though some may still arrive sealed in their original packaging. Each item is carefully reviewed before being made available:
Disc Quality & Inspection: Every disc is individually hand-inspected for surface imperfections. We look closely for scratches, scuffs, and other visual flaws to ensure it meets our quality standards.
Case & Packaging: Cases may show signs of wear from normal use, such as scuffs, shelf wear, or stickers from prior ownership.
Effort & Care: We dedicate time to cleaning and inspecting every item to help ensure it arrives ready to enjoy.
New-In-Package Items: Some items are still new and factory-sealed, even though they are included in our “Used” category for consistency.
Our goal is to provide you with used media that looks great, works as intended, and is backed by our careful inspection process.
We ship all of our products via USPS Media Mail. Our handling time is in most cases 1-2 business days and transit time can range from 2-10 business days.
