| "extraordinary . . . one of the best-timbered voices on the scene today . . . his dark resonant baritone is rich and beautiful . . . he flawlessly captured every supple emotion the composers intended . . . the stuff of greatness." ~backstage "passion personified... listen to him sing." "a devastating combination of striking good looks, thrilling baritone voice, and piercingly intelligent interpretive skills . . . fiercly original." ~the siegels, show business magazine "terrific voice . . . reminded me a little of johnny cash . . ." ~the new york post "sensual... majestic... potent... first-rate... top notch." ~backstage "his voice has power and majesty and his presence is magnetic." ~newyorkcitysearch.com |
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| "Douglas Ladnier takes more chances than a lottery, but he pays off like a blue chip stock . . . There is nothing conventional about this remarkable singer, from his exquisitely rangy baritone voice to his own inventive and original arrangements. His new show offers a remarkable demonstration of his vocal prowess coupled with an artistic sensibility so keen, so fresh, so intellectually and emotionally satisfying that you leave Danny's Skylight Room in a state of euphoria." ~the siegels www.talkinbroadway.com |
| "haunting... sophistication... it's hard to believe... awesome taste.... ~rex reed, the new york observer |
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| "this guy's melting baritone could single-handedly revive the art of the ballad, the love song and the heart-breaker." ~rex reed, the new york observer |
| 'fools rush in' douglas ladnier march 2006 |