Welcome to the online home of JUNO Award-nominated trombonist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator Jim Hopson. Use this site as a portal for information about my various musical projects, albums, compositions, and services.
NEW SINGLE & VIDEO - BONIN’ (2025)
Bonin' - It’s a Way of Life! This is what happens when I'm left alone unsupervised in my media production suite... Funky Shenanigans! I had an absolute blast flexing my trombone, bass, voice, and production chops on this one. Enjoy!
NEW ALBUM RELEASE!
Alphorn… like you’ve never heard it before. Epic soundscapes, sweeping lyricism, jaw-dropping technique, and tasty grooves… this is a must-listen project for both Alphorn aficionados and music lovers in general!
Watch this space for video teasers!
NEW COMPOSITION - MEAT SALAD (2019)
‘Meat Salad’ is a new piece for solo bass trombone commissioned by Ilan Morgenstern of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Inspired in part by the slap-bass stylings of artists like Bootsy Collins and in part by the inimitable trombone playing of ‘Funky Fred’ Wesley, this piece is simultaneously a groovy crowd-pleaser and an acrobatic showstopper. ‘Meat Salad’ gives the advanced bass trombonist the opportunity unleash his/her full repertoire of tricks including: trills, growls, turns, glissandi, extended range, and just about every type articulation imaginable.
For advanced performers; tenor trombone version also available
NEW ALBUM RELEASE!
Generations (2018)
Father/son duo William & Jim Hopson have collaborated to produce a landmark Alphorn album. ‘Generations’ honours the rich history of the instrument, while looking toward its bright future. This is a must-listen project for both Alphorn aficionados and music lovers in general!