Ladera Park

Ladera Park is an intermediate level big band chart scored for five saxes (AATTB), four trumpets, three tenor trombones, one bass trombone, piano, electric guitar, electric bass and drums. The trumpet range goes up to G just above the staff, but in one section the lead part can be taken up an octave if there is a capable player. This is a great rock/funk style chart opening with a funky bass solo followed by a laid-back theme played by unison altos and trumpets. Contrapuntal themes build to a strong rocking ensemble, followed by a simple four-bar vamp section where soloists can really stretch out.