Hop, Skip 'nda Jump

With a catchy melody, jazzy call-and-response licks, and a fun Latin feel, Hop, Skip 'nda Jump really bounces off the page. It initially features trumpet and alto, then layers in the rest of the band to "hop, skip 'nda jump" their way into a great performance. The solo section is open with straight-ahead changes or with written solos for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone, with accessible backgrounds. Then, a bridge gives each section a chance to leap up and take their turn. It ends with a big shout chorus, and even with the modest brass ranges, it's scored so it sounds full and exciting. Plus, it's playable with optional reduced instrumentation. Very creative!