: Use a swinging 4/4 beat with a strong emphasis on the backbeat (beats 2 and 4).

: Incorporate vocal or instrumental "answers" to the main melody lines, which was a hallmark of Jordan’s arrangements. 3. Structural Breakdown for an Arrangement Description Intro A 4-to-8 bar piano or horn riff to set the "swing" feel. Verse

A bright, growling saxophone solo (alto or tenor) to build energy. A sharp, "stinger" ending with a final horn blast. 4. Creative Suggestions