5 – e – & – a – As the name implies, this deceptively catchy swing tune is also a diligent exercise in counting. Bars of five are sprinkled throughout like seasoning on a fine steak – just enough to keep things fresh without being cumbersome. Written by John Dorhauer; Solos by Vinny Starble (tenor sax), Luke Malewicz (trombone), Steve Duncan (bass trombone), and Chris Parsons (guitar).